Click to enlarge	This complex scene uncovered in Missouri depicts an owl-like creature, a bear-like creature wielding a ceremonial mace, and an archer, who is also wielding a ceremonial mace. See Petroglyphs of Southern Illinois and Southeastern Missouri by Mike Chervinko, Carbondale, Illinois in the 2024 Central States Archaeological Societies April journal.
Click to enlarge	Tube pipe above was a personal find by the owner near Allatoona Creek in Cobb County, Georgia, on November 17, 2017. One half of the pipe has patinated to a deep black, which is the side that was facing up when found. The other side shows the original color was green and the material has numerous flakes of mica in it, which creates a vivid sparkling in the sunlight. It measures 6 ½” in length. Collection of David Baity, Jasper, Georgia See the 2024 Central States Archaeological Societies April journal
Click to enlarge	Provenience refers to where an artifact was found. Although sometimes used as a synonym for provenience, provenance is actually the record of the chain of curators of the object after it was found. An acquired point, showing one face and the information associated with it’s location, finder and date of the find. See The Importance of Recording Provenience by Robert E. O’Dell, Vancleave, Mississippiin the 2024 Central States Archaeological Societies April journal
Click to enlarge	Raised-ridge grooved stone axe that was found in the Brushy Mountain foothills in Alexander County, North Carolina. See Two Large Stone Axes from Western North Carolina by Ron L. Harris, Hickory, North Carolina in the 2024 Central States Archaeological Societies April journal.
Click to enlarge	Clay objects from the Shoto people found in Clark County, WA. The largest (mask at left) measures 2 3/16” tall See Shoto Clay Artifacts by John M. Selmer, Herndon, Virginiain the 2024 Central States Archaeological Societies April journal.

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