Archaeological discoveries

What materials from the environment did Bella Coola use to make what they needed?

Bella Coola made an incredible variety of items using materials from the environment. Some examples include:

> - Baskets, mats, and hats from cedar bark

> - Clothing from animal skins, woven cedar bark, and mountain goat wool

> - Canoes and other watercraft from western red cedar

> - Totems, masks, and other artwork from wood, stone, bone, and antler

> - Weapons and tools from wood, stone, bone, and antler

> - Fishing nets from cedar bark fiber or animal sinew

> - Traps and snares from wood and bone

> - Bows and arrows from yew wood and antler

> - Food storage containers from wood and bark

> - Cooking utensils from wood, stone, and bone

> - Medicine from plants, animals, and minerals