Native artifacts

A major traveling exhibit showcases some of our country's most exquisite Native masterpieces, ranging from a 12th-century clay pipe to a very modern pair of beaded shoes.

The 'Jericho skull' was found in Palestine by British archaeologists in 1953. The reconstructed head will be displayed in the British Museum in London.

Identifying Indian tools made from rock is moderately easy if you know what you're looking for. Indian artifacts may be strewn where there was once a settlement. Arrowheads and bird points may be found at vantage points, such as cliff tops and bluffs, although only fragments or shards of these primitive tools may ...

A Zapotec Figural Urn of the Butterfly God found at Monte Alban in Oaxaca,Mexico, Circa 200 - 600 AD.

The Aztecs were known to create beautiful artifacts and peices of work that have been discovered over many years.

The Old Copper Culture of the Great Lakes region in North America used copper tools for thousands of years and then went back to stone and bone tools. Why would they do that? Researchers have revised the historic timeline and revealed remarkable insights.

Zemis were an important part of the Taino culture of the Caribbean, with archaeological evidence supporting their use for at least 2,000 years.

Native Americans - Weaponry - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or view presentation slides online. This document provides images and descriptions of various Native American weapons and tools from the 18th century, including war clubs, tomahawks, knives, powder horns, and trade guns. Specifically, it features over 30 images and descriptions of items ranging from Northeastern ball clubs and pipe tomahawks to Cherokee powder horns and British trade fusils. The artifacts…

These stunning photographs give us a glimpse into another time.