Nelson River Site
800 Years Ago
Artifacts recovered during excavations at the Nelson River Site. L-r: two mamaguak (harpoon heads) made from antler, a (Inuvialuktun term) (doll) made from wood, a polar bear canine used as a (Inuvialuktun term) (fishing lure), an ivory mitqutausiqpik(needle case), and an antler toggle with polar bear heads carved at both ends.