I live at the base of Table Mountain, an area the Miwuk natives occupied long ago. While digging through the river for gold, and tilling my land to plant trees, I’ve uncovered a number of Native American artifacts. These include magnificent pieces of stonework, included three mortars, two pestles, clubs, […] Read more »
Is there an organization for people that like to look for artifact?
I live in north GA where there are many Native American artifact. Any free time I get, I search for and find alot of arrowheads and other neat things, I was trying to find an organization or club for people with like interest. Read more »
Why is the information available to archaeologists about early Native American cultures very limited?
A.A pandemic of European diseases destroyed Native American cultures before information could be gathered. B.Inter-tribal warfare eliminated large numbers of Native Americans, so little information was available. C.Native American cultures were highly secretive, so it was not possible to locate information about their cultures. D.The nomadic tribes burned all documents […] Read more »
is it illegal to buy native american artifacts?
How come the Natives in Mexico from different empires builded alot great temples but Native Americans did not?
Like if you thought about it the pure mexicans, and native americans are really similiar in structure and way of life but how come down in mexico you can find really “legend” like artifacts or buildings and temples but in the whole america (usa) they did not build anything grand? Read more »
Are Native Americans actually the descendants of the first Europeans?
It’s been assumed for a long time that they came from Asia over 10,000 years ago, but I just saw a TV program where a geneticist genetically linked them to an ANCIENT European group in France roughly 20,000 years ago. Some Native American artifacts also bear a striking resemblance to […] Read more »
What native American peoples lived in the the south western U.S.?
Specfically the North eastern portion of Nevada. Every summer I go to Ely, Nevada and search for Native American artifacts. I work as an intern for the USDA and help protect Native American sites. I know the Shoshone were dominant, but were there others? You’re a dork! But I love […] Read more »
Can anybody help me find information about artifacts of Native American: Fox?
can anyone help me fast! Read more »
can anyone tell me about this Native American tear drop purse?
i need more information about this contemporary native american artifact. http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/remrem1220/PA181823.jpg this is what i know about it. – Kiowa (Southern Plains) women’s hand bag – used as decoration today as part of southern womens traditional dance – Star design is comtemporary using rainbow colors – bone and trade bead […] Read more »
Native American indian artifact?
I was shopping in a thrift store and noticed some Native American items, but this one item , I have no idea what it is or was used for. Looks like a large artist brush?? The handle is approx. 10 inches long, and 1 1/2 inches wide. The handle when […] Read more »