Bone Sharp Faunal offers specialized analytical services in the areas of species identification, using our extensive in-house faunal collection, seasonality studies and historical interpretation. Our goal is to provide high-quality faunal identification and interpretation at a low price with a quick turnaround time.

Bone Sharp Faunal is directed by Craig S. Chartier, who holds a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University of Rhode Island and a Master's Degree in Historical Archaeology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Craig has over a decade of experience in faunal analysis having analyzed dozens of assemblages and is a member of the International Society of Oteoarchaeologists.

Our clients have included:

Plimoth Plantation, Inc.

The University of Massachusetts Boston

The Public Archaeology Lab, Inc.

James River Institute for Archaeology

Timelines, Inc.

The Bourne Historical Society

Bone Sharp Faunal

248 Nash Road

New Bedford, MA 02746

(508) 993-5532

plymoutharch@hotmail.com