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X2008.14.27 - Effigy
Effigy Pipe- pipe bowl, portrayal of deity. Would face smoker as pipe is held up to mouth. Ashen discolouration on inside of bowl. Face and hands in clear detail. Pipes are very personal objects, usually broken when the owner passes away. Used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco).

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.28 - Point, Projectile
Projectile point- smaller, possible arrowhead. Notched on both sides. Made using flint knapping, extremely difficult method that often results in injury. Takes large amount of skill to make projectile points.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.29 - Point, Projectile
Projectile point- smaller, possible arrowhead. Notched on both sides. Made using flint knapping, extremely difficult method that often results in injury. Takes large amount of skill to make projectile points.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.3 - Sherd, Rim
Rim Sherd, large, heavy. Ridges on inside rim, diagonal ridges on rim and body, five horizontal ridges on neck. Sherd from a large pot or container, most likely used to store food or other goods. Made of sand and clay, both common where the object was found.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.31 - Stem, Pipe
Pipe Stem- Large stem, curves upwads. White discolouration on significant amount of stem. Pipes used in ceremonies, used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco). Very personal artifact, when owner died their pipe would be broken and buried with them. Stems often built short for strength. Stems baked with a stick inside to stop the hole from collapsing.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.32 - Stem, Pipe
Pipe Stem- Small stem, curves upwads. Mouth piece intact. Pipes used in ceremonies, used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco). Very personal artifact, when owner died their pipe would be broken and buried with them. Stems often built short for strength. Stems baked with a stick inside to stop the hole from collapsing.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.33 - Stem, Pipe
Pipe Stem- Smaller, square stem. broken off at bowl, slight curve upwards still visible. Pipes used in ceremonies, used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco). Very personal artifact, when owner died their pipe would be broken and buried with them. Stems often built short for strength. Stems baked with a stick inside to stop the hole from collapsing.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.34 - Stem, Pipe
Pipe Stem- Heavy, with large hole. smooth, mouth piece chipped. Pipes used in ceremonies, used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco). Very personal artifact, when owner died their pipe would be broken and buried with them. Stems often built short for strength. Stems baked with a stick inside to stop the hole from collapsing.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.35 - Stem, Pipe
Pipe Stem- Short stem, small hole, very thick. Pipes used in ceremonies, used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco). Very personal artifact, when owner died their pipe would be broken and buried with them. Stems often built short for strength. Stems baked with a stick inside to stop the hole from collapsing.

Record Type: Object
X2008.14.36 - Pipe, Smoking
Pipe bowl- Unfinished. Not yet hollowed out or smoothed over, no designs. Very rough. A pipe at this stage was most likely a child's attempt or practice. Peace pipes used in ceremonies, used to smoke "medicine" (tobacco). Very personal artifact, when owner died their pipe would be broken and buried with them.

Record Type: Object