Caribou Hunters in the Western Arctic
Author | : David A. Morrison |
Publisher | : University of Ottawa Press |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : 1997-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781772821512 |
ISBN-13 | : 1772821519 |
Rating | : 4/5 (519 Downloads) |
Download or read book Caribou Hunters in the Western Arctic written by David A. Morrison and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two archaeological sites in the western Canadian Arctic offer glimpses into the autumn trek of the Inuvialuit away from the coast to procure caribou meat, hides and other materials. A detailed study of the caribou bones found at these sites offer a better understanding of this poorly known aspect of Inuvialuit life. In addition, current methods of zooarchaeological analysis are outlined.