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I have what I believe to be an Indian Artifact from Michigan called a celt but Im not really sure?

Written by Publications Staff on August 4, 2010

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 »

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Is there an organization for people that like to look for artifact?

Written by Publications Staff on August 4, 2010

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 »

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Native American indian artifact?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

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 »

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What are some tips on finding Native American artifacts?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

My dad has found lots of Indian artifacts. But he has mostly just stumbled upon these while going out hunting. I actually go out to look for them, and I havnt had any luck. I would think some of the best places to look would be along creeks and stuff […] Read more »

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How does one go about requesting a DNA test on an artifact?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

I’m looking to repatriate an artifact (through the Native American Repatriation Act) claimed to have belonged to an ancestor but don’t know where to begin. Do I take a DNA test? If so, what type? Do I then contact the Dept of the Interior? Anyone know anything about DNA tests […] Read more »

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How can someone prove/tell if something is a real native american artifact?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

My cousin found a hunk of driftwood a few weeks ago that is oddly shaped. It appears to be a digging tool possibly used by native americans, though we are unsure. It was buried, which seems rather odd considering he was at Lake Michigan, though it is obviously possible that […] Read more »

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I want to search for a Native American artifact, called a calendar robe. How do you find info. on it. Help!?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

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how do you become an artifact AUTHENTICator?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

I am very much into Native American Artifacts and would like to know what steps must be taken to be a legit artifact authenticator. Read more »

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Is this considered an artifact?

Written by Publications Staff on August 3, 2010

I’m making a native american artifact for school, and I’m planning on making a mini wigwam. (The teacher allowed us to create a home). I’d also like to put the wigwam on a foamboard and put clay people and animals on it. Would that be considered an artifact still? Read more »

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Help figuring out what this Native American artifact is…?

Written by Publications Staff on August 2, 2010

15+ years ago my uncle dug up an indian artifact that appears to be a snake head swallowing an egg, or moon… the thing that is being swallowed is perfectly round. The snake head is squared off on both ends. It was found in SE Missouri. The rock is about […] Read more »

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