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These eight types of artifacts were found on Palaeoindian sites in the Eastern Townships. Each one has a characteristic shape. Select each one to learn more.

Two sides of a fragment of grey-green chipped stone. Both sides are slightly concave with thinned edges and a concave grooved base. The number CR-267 and a scale of 1 unit:5 cm are shown below.

Clovis point

Ochre-coloured chipped stone. It is lance-shaped, long and narrow. It has a straight base. Arrows enable it to be turned.

Plano point

Chipped stone shard of a reddish colour, in an irregular polygon shape, of greater width than height. The top edge has been tapered. The number BiEx-23.587 is inscribed on the bottom. Below the image is a photographic scale in centimetres with black and white squares.

Side scraper

Obovate, reddish and greenish chipped stone, with a convex front. The number BiEx-23.172 is inscribed on the bottom. Below the image is a photographic scale in centimetres with black and white squares.

End scraper

Chipped stone shard of a reddish-green colour with a small spur on each side and a pointed front. The number CR-348 and a scale of 1 unit:5 cm are shown below.

Perforator

Two sides of a long, ochre chipped stone, divided into four fragments. It is lance-shaped with a convex base. The number BiEx-23.1839-1840-1841-1842 is inscribed underneath. Below the image is a photographic scale in centimetres with black and white squares.

Biface

Two sides of a long, ochre chipped stone, divided into four fragments. It is lance-shaped with a convex base. The number BiEx-23.1839-1840-1841-1842 is inscribed underneath. Below the image is a photographic scale in centimetres with black and white squares.

Drill

Block of white stone with a rounded top. The number BiEx-23.338 is inscribed on the stone in black. Below the image is a photographic scale in centimetres with black and white squares.

Hammerstone