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 »
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 »
Value of Miwuk Native Artifacts, Mortars, Pestle?
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 »
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 »