An unusual Avonlea pit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

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At the instigation of Jack Brink, a large pit feature situated in the processing area of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (DkPj-1) was excavated in 1992. Apparently made by enlarging an animal burrow, the irregularly shaped feature contained ochre-painted bison bones, bison mandible digging implements, large portions of a pottery vessel, projectile points, 17 sets of articulated bison bones, portions of 15 bison skulls, and almost 1000 identifiable faunal specimens, the vast majority being bison. Artifacts and radiocarbon dates between 1300 and 1050 cal BP indicate the feature is associated with Avonlea. In the absence of a functional interpretation relating to the processing of bison, a ceremonial/ritual purpose appears to be the best explanation for this unusual pit feature.

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Arts, Culture and Status of Women

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Arts, Culture and Status of Women

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Damkjara, Eric R.

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Edmonton

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2023-11-22

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9781460158944

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An unusual Avonlea pit at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump

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