Nova Scotia Museum Artifact Gallery


Maritime Ware Maritime Ware

This coarse earthenware mixing bowl dates to the 19th century and was probably made in Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island.


Pearlware Saucer

This hand-painted pearlware saucer was recovered from the Central Trust Site in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia. It dates to the late 18th century and was made in England.

Pearlware Saucer

18th Century Artifacts 18th Century Artifacts

These artifacts all date to the second half of the 18th century. Clockwise from left: stemmed glass, fork, pewter spoon, saucer (middle).


Projectile Points

These corner-notched stone projectile points date to the Maritime Woodland Period of Nova Scotia (2500-500 years ago).

Projectile Points

Stone Axe Stone Axe

This grooved stone axe was used during the Archaic Period and dates to 5000-2,500 years ago.


Projectile Point

This fluted stone spear point dates to the Palaeo-Indian Period of Nova Scotia (11,000-9,000 years ago).

Projectile Point


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