But those objects represent what survived into the period of collection.

They cannot show what was there before contact, what was lost to decay, what was used and discarded long before any outside observer arrived.

Ozette changed this.

The wooden objects recovered from the site include items that could not otherwise have survived to be studied.

Canoe paddle fragments.

Carved boxes with decorative elements.

Cradle boards.

Weaving equipment including combs and heddles.