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Garry Sowerby is puzzled by the unknown artifact that Ward Cunningham brought to the Musée Acadien de Pubnico-Ouest. The wooden artifact was crafted by one of Ward's ancestors, Gideon Nickerson, in 1768. Ward believes Gideon was often at sea but is not sure if the artifact is sea-related. One person suggested that the artifact is a pencil box. What do you think? If you have any suggestions, please email them to the Nova Scotia Museum, to the attention of Heather Capstick.