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Elk ivory pendants in Alberta

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January 16, 2019

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This archaeology paper discusses an artifact type used in pre-contact and historic decoration. Elk ivory pendants adorned clothing and had significant symbolic value for cultural groups in Alberta.

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Archaeological Survey of Alberta Cervus canadensis archaeological research archaeology research canines elk elk tooth dress ivories pendant tooth wapiti

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