An Ancient Indigenous Adze, Gouge and Three Points
The Gouge, possibly Lake Forest, 3,000-300 B.C.
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The PeopleTradeThe Adze, possibly 1465-1530 A.D.The Gouge, possibly Lake Forest, 3,000-300 B.C.Three PointsLinks
Canadian Archaeological AssociationNational Indigenous History MonthMuseum of Ontario ArchaeologyThis gouge may date to 3000 to 300 B.C., a period which archaeologists refer to as a Late Archaic tradition known as Lake Forest. Indigenous 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.
Dimensions: 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.
