Book

The Naomikong Point site and the dimensions of Laurel in the Lake Superior region

University of Michigan (36) • Published In 1968 • Pages: v, 141

By: Janzen, Donald E..

Abstract
Janzen describes the excavations and reports on the artifacts and findings from excavations at the Naomikong Point site. This site had a Laurel component, a Late Woodland component, and a historic component. Only the material pertaining to the Laurel componenet was indexed for Outline of Cultural Materials (OCM) codes. The site was probably used many times for fishing (either late spring or fall) as indicated by fire pits associated with post molds (for drying racks) and a large number of unifacial tools. The site also shows two types of activity areas: one of which is '…interpreted as an activity area of a single social unit whcih could be either the extended or nuclear family. The second area is always adjacent to the first and …is interpreted as a workshop area where both male and female activities are carried out. A large refuse pit is always associated with these areas and their contents include all categories of artifactual and non-artifactual material.' (page 92).
Subjects
Topography and geology
Ceramic technology
Lithic industries
Visual arts
Cultural stratigraphy
tradition
Initial Shield Woodland
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Eastern Woodlands
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2001
Field Date
1965, 1966, 1967
Coverage Date
circa 1570±400 BP (circa 430 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Naomikong Point, Michigan, United States
Notes
by Donald E. Janzen
Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-120)
Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Michigan, 1968
LCCN
74627379
LCSH
Canada, Eastern--Antiquities