B. Native copper gouge, a specialized form of wood-working adze.
C. Bone dagger.
D. Bone harpoon.
E. Polished stone spear-thrower weight.
Such weights were attached to the spear thrower to increase the force with which the spear could be propelled. The drilled hole necessary for attachment to the spear thrower was drilled with a bow drill using a hollow reed and a water and sand abrasive mixture.
F. Strike-a-light.
A fire can be started by striking a piece of flint against a lump of iron pyrites. With the passage of time the iron pyrites weathers into limonite which is seen adhering on the right side of this flint striker.
G. Stone effigy.
This unique stone pebble with a human face scratched in it came from a 5,000-year old grave on the St. Lawrence near Valleyfield. It represents the oldest example of graphic art in Canada. The illustrated specimen is actually a replica of the original which is on exhibit at the Parks Canada museum at Coteau-du-Lac.
H. Stone plummet.
Often regarded as sinkers or bola stones, these objects could also have functioned as fish lures or pendants.
I. Polished slate lance.
J. Polished stone gouge.
K. Typical projectile points.
The two at the far left are of polished slate and bone, respectively.
L. Polished slate semi-lunar knife.
M. Native copper fishhook.
Courtesy: Canadian Museum of Civilization, National Museums of Canada (S87-1283)
