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The Wabinosh River site and the Laurel tradition in northwestern Ontario

Ontario archaeology36 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 3-46

By: Dawson, K. C. A..

Abstract
Dawson excavated and analyzed the remains from the multi-component Wabinosh River site. The site contains Laurel Tradition and Blackduck Tradition artifacts. Only the Laurel Tradition data were indexed for Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM) codes. The earlier Laurel Tradition phase has Archaic-like lithics, while the later Laurel Tradition ceramics show a mix of some Selkirk and Blackduck-like traits. The author believes the earlier Laurel phase was a result of 'residual Archaic peoples and new peoples from the south' (page 3) and that the Blackduck Tradition also started with an influx of new peoples.
Subjects
Identification
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Weapons
General tools
Visual arts
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Initial Shield Woodland
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
1967, 1968, 1969, 1978
Coverage Date
2200 BP-800 BP (200 B.C.- 1200 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Laurel Tradition; Wabinosh River site, Ontario, Canada
Notes
K. C. A. Dawson
Includes bibliographical references (p.43-46)
LCCN
96647248
LCSH
Canada, Eastern--Antiquities