Garbage to GemsSample Presentation

Artifact #1Image

Artifact Name

Nose RingDescriptions •Light, silver metal

•15cm•Shaped like a Y•Raised bumps•Hole at the end

We infer that: •This could be jewelry because it is shiny and has a raised design to make it more interesting.•This might have hung from someone’s nose because the two prongs are nostril-width apart.•This could also have been a necklace pendant because of the hole, where one could have a string or a chain.

Artifact #2Image

Artifact Name

Food SmasherDescriptions •Light brown color

•3-D rectangular shape•Heavy•Jagged edges•Has a light layer of powdery substance

We infer that: •This was used for smashing things because of its heavy weight.•This could have been used for smashing food because the light powder looks like it could have been from grain, wheat, bread, etc. •The jagged edges helped to cut food open before smashing.