Digging Stick

In 1979 this stick was found in a ditch near Mount Prevost Secondary school (south wing), partially buried and waterlogged. Examined by David Pokotylo and George MacDonald who both noted the interesting adze work and suggested that metal tools may have been used to carve the stick. MacDonald felt that it could date to the 1800s.

utilitarian; plant technology

Curved wooden stick, conical in shape with a carved human face visible on inside curve. The face has incised lips and eyes with a slightly protruding nose and brow. Stick tapers to point at one end. The other end is club-like and fits hand grasp. Previously waterlogged, now dried and cracked.