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Introduction

Triangular-shaped chert projectile point with rectangular stem. Collected by Dr. Oronhyatekha; acquired by the ROM in 1911 from the Independent Order of Foresters.

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

GRASAC generated

Materials

Chert

Techniques or Format

Pressure flaking by hand.

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 911.3.18
Collection at Current Location: Dr. Oronhyatekha
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1911
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From: Independent Order of Foresters
GKS Reference Number: 24714
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, point. Currently in the Royal Ontario Museum, 911.3.18. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2008; GRASAC item id 24714.

Record Creation Context

Record created as a result of a GRASAC-sponsored research trip to the Royal Ontario Museum, December 15-19, 2008. Research costs supported by a SSHRC Aboriginal Research Grant (2007-2010, Ruth Phillips, PI). Record created during post-trip clean up by project RA Lisa Truong, under the supervision of Heidi Bohaker.

Approximate Place of Origin

45.7171, -81.6848