Click to enlarge	This copper spear was found by C.P. Mallory in Spencer County, Indiana, at the site known as “Crib Mound.” This place, sitting next to the Ohio River, was the site of discoveries from numerous cultures, with the Woodland Period being the most predominant. Copper spears like this are very rare, with less than 20 known. All are made in the same way, exhibiting flared ears and a protuding base. This specimen measures 6 ½” in length. Originally it would have glistened brightly in the sun, but oxidation has turned it green in color. Collection of John D. Walker, Owensboro, Kentucky See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal
Click to enlarge	Drawing from the 1840s showing the tunneling done by Jesse Tomlinson and the three story building erected at the top of the mound. There were three tunnels, the original one from the upper side, one from the base into the center and the final one from the top down. The two burial vaults can be seen in the picture. At upper right is a photo of Samuel Tomlinson who commercialized the mound. See "Mounds and Earthworks on the Public Highway Part Nineteen: West Virginia" by Steven R. Cooper, Cary, North Carolina in the CSASI 2025 January Journal See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal
Click to enlarge	The tiny sculpture, resembling an armadillo, enlarged to show detail. See "An Amazing Find from the 1980s" by Thomas Theodore Welborn, Alburn, Kentucky in the CSASI 2025 January Journal See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal
Click to enlarge	The pestle cleaned up. It is made of slate and measures 5 ¾” in length with a 4 ¾ “ bell width. See "An Ancient Pestle Reveals Itself" by Trevor Garrett, Kettering, Ohio in the CSASI 2025 January Journal See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal
Click to enlarge	Figure 1. A large Adena cache blade found in Knox County, Ohio. It measures 7”x 9” and is 3” thick. It weighs 5 lb. 15 oz. Collection of the Author See "A Large Hornstone Cache Blade" by Jerry Ball, Lucas, Ohio in the CSASI 2025 January Journal See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal
Click to enlarge	Figure 4. The original “log-cabin” Cherokee Indian Museum at Cherokee, North Carolina as it appeared in the late 1950s, as evidenced by the vintage cars parked outside. The museum was visited by the Harris family in July 1958. The family’s 1952 Chevrolet is one of the cars pictured. The museum was destroyed by fire in the winter of 1958. See "Mississippian Miniatures - Smallest of the Small" by Ron L. Harris, Hickory, North Carolina by Ron L. Harris, Hickory, North Carolina in the CSASI 2025 January Journal See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal
Click to enlarge	Various artifacts from the Leseman site. See "The Leseman Site" by Carl R. Becker, Moro, Illinoisin the CSASI 2025 January Journal See this and other great relics in the CSASI 2025 January Journal