See these, and more, in this issue of the Central States Archaeological Societies Journal
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Hopewell birds (copper falcon (L) eagle (R)). Both are well crafted but relatively simple designs. These were found at
Mound City, Ohio, in the 1920s, and are on display at the Hopewell Culture National Historic Park in Chillicothe, Ohio. See 'Hopewell/Mississippian Copper Plates' by E.J. Neiburger, Waukegan, Illinois in the CSASI 2017 October Journal |
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Sandstone pipe in situ from a video the author made at the time of discovery, Monday, February 6th, 2017 . See 'A Frog Effigy Sandstone Pipe Reveals Itself' by Dan Reynolds, Owensboro, Kentucky in the CSASI 2017
October Journal |
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An undamaged celt just after it was removed from the field, measuring 11 5/8 inches in length and is made from Ft. Payne chert. See 'Take Time to Hunt' by Tim Guyse, Huntsville, Alabama in the CSASI 2017
October Journal
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Gun barrel flesher
Peter G. Murphy and Alice J. Murphy acquired in Wyoming several years ago from a museum curator and dealer in Western Americana, 28 cm in length. See 'A Gun Used for Fleshing' by Peter G. Murphy and Alice J. Murphy, St. Johns, Michigan in the CSASI 2017
October Journal |
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