Many individuals inherit artifact collections from relatives or have gathered them independently over time. Likewise, organizations such as community museums may find themselves in possession of undocumented archaeological materials, such as projectile points, pottery, stone flakes, mauls, and hammerstones, without clear guidance on how to manage them.
Questions frequently arise about the proper identification, documentation, and care of these items.
The SAS offers professional support to both individuals and organizations through a range of collection cataloguing and advisory services.
Artifact Identification
Artifact Cataloguing
Collection Interpretation
Preparation of Artifacts/Collections for Museum Accessioning
Advice on Respectful Display and Curation
| Number of Items | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1–9 artifacts/items | Free |
| 10+ artifacts/items | $2.50 per item |
Consumables (e.g., artifact bags, paper tags, Bankers boxes, printed catalogues, shipping to museums)
Mileage and meal per diem for travel beyond a 50 km radius from Saskatoon
Your collection will be properly identified and catalogued to museum standards.
You can receive a tax receipt if the cost of services exceeds $20.
We recognize that many individuals and organizations have limited resources and funding for the proper care of archaeological collections. Please don’t hesitate to ask about our negotiable rates.
Please fill out our Resource Request Form to inquire more!