Scraper made out of silex
Collection : Parc Nature de Pointe-aux-Outardes
Picture : Archéo-Mamu Cote-Nord
The silex used by Indeginous People probably originated from big blocks imported by Europeans. When their holds were empty, ships were quite unstable. So, prior to their crossings, they were filled with rocks that were thrown overboard once they had reach America, where the holds were filled with various products.