Gouge, possibly Late Archaic tradition, Lake Forest
Description
- Media Type
- Object
- Notes
- This gouge may date to 3000 to 300 B.C., a period which archaeologists refer to as a Late Archaic tradition known as Lake Forest. Aboriginal men used this tool to create wooden bowls, dugout canoes and framing for homes. The gouge itself was sculpted from a large stone, ground down to size, sharpened and polished. The gouge was found a kilometre inland from Lake Ontario, near Colborne. Unfortunately, these photos do not convey the high quality of surface finish and its black matte lustre.
Please see featured essays - An Ancient Aboriginal Adze and Gouge for additional photographs of this gouge.
Measurements: 3 7/8" l. x 3 1/8" w. x 1 1/4" h. / 10 cm l. x 7.7 cm w. x 2.7 cm h. - Subject(s)
- Local identifier
- 52ar
- Contact
- Cramahe Township Public LibraryEmail:cramlib@cramahetownship.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:6 King Street West
PO Box 190
Colborne, ON K0K 1S0
