Central States Archaeological Societies
Central States Archaeological Societies

Selected Pictures from the 2003 Spring Journal




Left to right: Olivella shell, turkey bone, Pacific Coast shell, Dickson Mounds pearls and various types of shell beads. From the collection of Walter Williams. Assorted Spiro Mounds beads from the collection of Walter Williams.
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The Corn Woman Effigy Pipe was found in Desha County, Arkansas, about 1970 by Harvey McGee. Most experts agree that this pipe was manufactured in the Cahokia Mounds area in Madison County, Illinois, and was exported to other important Mississippian centers. It is 7 1/2 inches tall and 7 1/2 inches long. From the collection of Dr. Kent Westbrook.

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Using primitive tools and his knowledge of metal working, Joseph Neubauer Sr. made these copper tools.
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Photos showing the "Neubauer Process" from the ingot to finished tools.
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Mississippian water bottle with a Nodena red and white swirl design. It is 9 inches high and 6 inches wide. Found by R. W. Lyerly in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
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Mississippian bottle with a Nodena swirl design. It is 11 1/2 inches high and 8 1/2 inches wide. Personal find of R. W. Lyerly in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
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Mississippian Nodena swirl design bottle found by R. W. Lyerly in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It is 9 inches high and 8 1/2 inches wide.
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Polychrome owl effigy bowl found in Poinsett County, Arkansas, by R. W. Lyerly. It is 6 3/4 inches high and 4 3/4 inches wide. The neck was ground smooth for further use.
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