Paleo Indian stone tool artifacts — how can tell a reproduction from a genuine artifact?
I love Clovis points. I have been craving to buy one on eBay. But I can’t tell the genuine from the fakes. Some have days which you can inspect the goods or you can get a refund. I have a microscope. But I don’t know what to look for. Read more »
what are some indian artifact that would be easy to make for a project?
im doing a project and i have to create artifacts.. PLZ HELP ME! Read more »
Native American Artifacts?
Can you tell me 12 artifacts from various tribes and describe them? I’m Curious to see whether there is a difference in most, or a likeness. Read more »
found an indian artifact looks like a cermonial piece where can we find a professor to authenticate it?
looks like a smooth axe head about four by six with a perfectly round hole exactly the same distance from each side. smooth as glass. a charcoal grey color. Read more »
How much are native american artifacts worth?
These artifacts are from a very long time ago. They aren’t made my modern day native americans. (The fancy items with the leather, feathers, bead work, etc.) There are some VERY primitive looking pipes and and an axe. The axe is basically a carved stone attached to a wooden handle […] Read more »
Found indian artifact on river bank, can I keep it legally?
I found an old indian grinder while canoeing. It was on a river bank on one of the bends. I found it very close to a state park with an indian burial site (It was a while ago and I believe it was on the edge of someone’s land not […] Read more »
I have what I believe to be an Indian Artifact from Michigan called a celt but Im not really sure?
It is about four inches length wise and two inchs across. It appears to be sharpened at one end like an axe but without notches. It is similar to Indian celts I looked at on ebay and other websites but I just want to know what I should look for […] Read more »
Do you think it is better to leave artworks in their native settings?
Do you think it is better to leave artworks in their native settings, or is it more appropriate to keep them in museums? Is it better for more people to have access to artwork in museums, or for fewer visitors to witness the full impact of a work in its […] Read more »
How mechanically advanced were Native Americans in 1492?
It is well known that much pre-Columbian history has been destroyed and it is well accepted that Native Americans were generally more advanced than they have been given credit for throughout history. My question specifically relates to mechanical devices. Names of artifacts also help. Read more »