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How was it made? How was it used? How does it work? How does it perform? How does it brake?
Our exploration of aboriginal technologies is an ongoing process to answer these questions through experimentation. Our objective is gaining practical knowledge to offer accurate information and realistic reproductions in the fulfilment of our educative mission. Here are some recent projects now available. To order:
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Flintknapped knife with deer hide sheath. Price: 125.00$
Chert knives were shaped by percussion the same way projectile points were made. In fact, when found in archaeological context it is sometimes difficult to distinguish them from projectiles because the latter were sometimes also use as knives. And just like projectile points, they vary in shape depending on time periods and cultural traditions. |
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Northeastern prehistoric pottery, 6". Price: 150.00$
The first traces of pottery in Northeastern America date from 3000 years before present. In Quebec it is Iroquoian groups of the Saint-Lawrence valley that developed this technology in the course of a settlement process. The oldest pottery style has a pointed bottom, is made by coiling and is undecorated while later pottery styles are made by paddle and decorated with incisions and prints. In all cases, pottery was shaped by hand and cooked in a fire without the use of molds or a kiln. |
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Bridstone of slate. Price: 75-125.00$
Birdstones, so called because of their shape, are among the most enigmatic artifacts of the Archaic period in Northeastern America. Their function is not known but some think that they were used as spear thrower counterweights while others believe they were ceremonial objects. In fact, they are found in both contexts which leads to think that their function like their shape is variable. 
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Net sample of cedar or willow bark mounted on a board 1’x1’
Price: 100.00$ It is not known how early fishing nets were used because of their rare conservation but stone sinkers associated with net fishing are found in sites thousands of years old. The production of a net requires a lot of work which probably involved collective use. During prehistory, cordage was generally made from plant fibres. |
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Bayonet of slate (Maritime Archaic)
Price: 60.00$ The slate bayonets of the Maritime Archaic period are too fragile to be hunting instruments. They are usually found in burials, sometimes with intricate engravings. They are believed to represent the bone spike of a swordfish, a mighty creature that was hunted on the coast of Maine between 6,000 and 2,000 years ago. |
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Comb from moose antler with animal design
Price: 50.00$ During prehistory, combs (presumably for hair) were made with cervid antler and bone. Some are decorated with simple geometric engravings while others are carved with human or animal effigies, often as a pair. In archaeological context, they are sometimes found in burials which gives them a symbolic value. Interestingly, the most elaborate examples are decorated with twin figures, often symmetrical. |
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Cod fish lure of cedar (Coast Salish)
Price: 50.00$ Fish lures are common around the world but this design is unique to the Northwest Coast. This type of lure made from light wood was pushed down to the bottom of the water with a long pole and released to let it float back to the surface. Its propeller design made it spin thus attracting agressive fish like cod chasing it to the surface where fishermen awaited with harpoon or nets. |
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