Metal
Artifacts made from iron, lead, copper and pewter comprised almost half of the
entire artifact assemblage. Iron nails made up the majority of the metal
artifacts. Although the metal items were originally of European origin, many
were refashioned to suit the needs of the Inuit. For example, iron spikes taken
from abandoned European fishing stations were hammered into ulus, and
copper coins and scraps of lead were converted into pendants. |
