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This research aims to analyze lithic tools for protein and organic residues to provide insights into historical use.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Protein and Organic Residue Analysis for Samples From Cape Merry Pwfnhs; 23-1

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This research aims to analyze lithic tools for protein and organic residues to provide insights into historical use.
Analyzed four lithic tools from the site 17K13 in Cape Merry.
Conducted protein and organic residue analysis to detect evidence of use.
Focused on two quartzite and two limestone tools.
Identified specific protein and organic residues on the lithic tools.
Analysis indicates potential past human activity or tool use at the site.

Abstract

A multicomponent, stratified, precontact site, 17K13, is located on a peninsula at the uncture of the Hudson Bay and Churchill River in Cape Merry, Prince of Wales National Historic Site. Four lithic tools, including two quartzite tools and two limestone tools, were submitted for protein residue and/or organic residue analysis to examine them for evidence of use.

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Linda Scott Cummings (Sun,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a286a70a974eb0d3c01bc8 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.48512/xcv8519680