Volunteers participate in an archaeological excavation by digging a shovel test and screening the soil for artifacts.
Archaeologists spray the excavation unit in preparation for mapping and photographing soil profiles.
Avocational archaeologist accessions and catalogs artifacts for record keeping. The catalogs can be used for locating artifacts and conducting analyses. Selected lithics excavated from 47PI12 in 1984. Selected bone awls excavated from 47PI12 in 1984. The tools may have been used to pierce holes in items, such as leather.