The Effects of First Contact; Cargo Cults
Posted on 24. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Imagine the scene when native peoples of North America first saw ships approaching from the east. Monstrous, floating structures with bellies full of strangely dressed men emerging with highly developed tools. First impressions? Friend or foe? Fight or flee?
This scenario has occurred throughout the world anytime an isolated culture encounters first contact with [...]
Prominent Texas Collection Offered
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Bob Galvan assembled one of the most impressive Texas artifact collections ever amassed. Starting in the 80s, Bob acquired some of the largest collections known at the time including the Pohl and Klecka collections. Rare pieces such as the 16 1/16″ ‘Hamilton Spear’ and ___ have graced this collection.
This collection of fine artifacts is [...]
The Sun Sets on Temple.
Posted on 09. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
And the 12th annual Lone Star Archeological Society Show is now in the books. As folks departed the G.I.R.S. sponsored show this weekend in Temple, Texas, I overheard one eager attendee saying “only 363 more days until the next one!”
Kudos to Leslie Pfeiffer, the show host, for orchestrating such a well organized [...]
Arrowheadology Is Headed To Temple!
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Arrowheadology is Temple, Texas bound and you should be too! Feed the animals, clean the baseboards, fix that leaky faucet and complete any other honey-do’s early so that you can clear your calendar for one of the best artifact shows in the country happening this weekend! Come by and see us at the Arrowheadology table. [...]
Credit The Atlatl For Our Perch Atop The Food Chain.
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Wikipedia defines ‘atlatl’ as “a spear-thrower tool that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart-throwing, and includes a bearing surface which allows the user to temporarily store energy during the throw”. But, don’t let ‘Atlatl Bob’ Perkins hear that.
Bob, widely know in primitive technology circles as the foremost authority on anything atlatl related , [...]
The World’s Largest Virtual Musuem of Arrowheads and Indian Artifacts…
Posted on 20. May, 2009 by Big Ed.
… is now on arrowheadology.com (probably). With well over 1000 different arrowheads and Indian artifacts in it’s typology galleries, this site is now the leading online destinations to learn, catalog, compare and drool over ancient relics.
Field Guide: Where to Look for Arrowheads, Part 3
Posted on 11. May, 2009 by Big Ed.
When looking for arrowheads, previous settlements like large village sites are often the easiest to locate… especially in plowed fields. However, the main drawback of searching a cultivated field is that modern farming implements can easily pulverize stone artifacts. While they are successful in bringing long forgotten artifacts to the surface, they can also damage [...]
The Best Banner & Boat Stones You Will Ever See
Posted on 01. May, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Ohio Historical Society’s (OHS) video series ‘Living in Society’. These video clips capture some of Ohio’s best artifacts recorded.
The first video available here focuses on boatstones. These are the most elaborate ever found and represent various mammal and bird forms. Each are [...]
Rabbit Mandibles, Sticks, & Stunners At The Texas State History Musueum
Posted on 30. Apr, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Next time you’re in the Austin area, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is a good place to invest some time. Three floors of interactive exhibits, an IMAX and special temporary exhibitions capture the spirit of the Lone Star State.
The story begins with the a very high level overview of the [...]
