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Lab number
TO-921
Material dated
bone collagen; collagène osseux
Locality
near the Lake St. Clair delta, Kent County, Ontario
Map sheet
40 J/09
Submitter
I. Kenyon
Date submitted
April 7, 0097
Normalized Age
15120 ± 100
Significance
Late Archaic, anomalous, old; Archaïque supérieur, anormal, vieux
Context
unknown
Additional information
AMS date
Comments
AdHo-5, Crawford Knoll: Cooper and Savage (1994: 220) note that Cooper analyzed specimens surface-collected in 1978, many of them partly permineralized with recovery probably biased in favour of sturdy bones. Large mammals, particularly white-tailed deer which may have been butchered off-site, appear as primary hunting quarries. The evidence also suggests spearing of large drum and sturgeon in spring/summer/autumn. Thomas' data from 1979 excavations suggest frequent seasonal re-use of the site throughout the year, and he discusses species utilization patterns, including ceremonialism. Muskrat remains indicate a major procurement in early spring when they may have been a key resource at a time of generally low productivity.

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