Specialists in various aspects of material culture and technology contributed to the analysis.

Wood identification specialists determined the specific species of wood used for different objects, providing information about material selection that enriched understanding of the technology.

Fiber specialists analyzed woven materials to document the techniques and materials used in basketry and other textile production.

Zooarchaeologists analyzed faunal remains from the deposits.

The involvement of Makah community members at all levels of the project was not simply background presence.

Specific individuals contributed specific knowledge that shaped the interpretation of specific objects and contexts.