Post by fernwood on Dec 24, 2017 17:42:36 GMT -5
I am a history and heritage researcher in my spare time. I am mesmerized by anything attributed to Native inhabitants of any country.
Would love to see your Native finds. Definition of a find is: You found it in the ground or water. You found it in an old building somewhere. You found it in a family home. You found it at a rock show, estate show or garage sale. You purchased it off the internet. Pretty broad.
Adding the history of the piece is a plus. What do you know about it? Was it your Grandpa’s pride and joy? Was it given to you by a Tribal Elder? Did you happen across a garage sale with a random box of rocks for $10.00 and it was really a box of artifacts?
Looking forward to your finds and stories.
Here is mine. I found these hidden away in the small drawer of the 1800’s secretary bookcase in my family’s home. I was 5 years old at the time. There were several other points and a few tools there as well. Of course, my Mom was very upset for me getting into things, but she took the time to explain what they were. Later I did more research and here are the combined results of what she told me and my research.
These points and other items were found by my Great Grandfather. He was the “original” owner and developer of land that was very rich in Native American History. Many burial mounds remain in the area. Major hunting gathering rights battle occurred there in the early 1800’s. The exact location found were the summer grounds of members of the Anishinaabe Tribe. They are made from Hixton Quartzite, which was prized for early tools and weapons. It is only located in SW Wisconsin, Hixton, to be exact. Tools/weapons from this material have been found thousands of miles away. Blanks as well, as people would travel to the area to gather the prized material.
These points were identified by a member of the State Archaeological Society as Aqua Plano Period. They are now among the oldest artifacts on record with the State Archaeological Society. I brought them to a State meeting that was local and identification/display event they hosted. Was amazed at the response. They were measured, photographed. Location found was mapped. Thankfully I knew the exact location found, well within 4’. My Mom had told me they were right next to the large boulder that had what appeared to be a map carved into it. The rock remains there today. Yes, there is a detailed map carved into it. Further research revealed that. Unfortunately, I no longer own that land, but have access to it.
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Would love to see your Native finds. Definition of a find is: You found it in the ground or water. You found it in an old building somewhere. You found it in a family home. You found it at a rock show, estate show or garage sale. You purchased it off the internet. Pretty broad.
Adding the history of the piece is a plus. What do you know about it? Was it your Grandpa’s pride and joy? Was it given to you by a Tribal Elder? Did you happen across a garage sale with a random box of rocks for $10.00 and it was really a box of artifacts?
Looking forward to your finds and stories.
Here is mine. I found these hidden away in the small drawer of the 1800’s secretary bookcase in my family’s home. I was 5 years old at the time. There were several other points and a few tools there as well. Of course, my Mom was very upset for me getting into things, but she took the time to explain what they were. Later I did more research and here are the combined results of what she told me and my research.
These points and other items were found by my Great Grandfather. He was the “original” owner and developer of land that was very rich in Native American History. Many burial mounds remain in the area. Major hunting gathering rights battle occurred there in the early 1800’s. The exact location found were the summer grounds of members of the Anishinaabe Tribe. They are made from Hixton Quartzite, which was prized for early tools and weapons. It is only located in SW Wisconsin, Hixton, to be exact. Tools/weapons from this material have been found thousands of miles away. Blanks as well, as people would travel to the area to gather the prized material.
These points were identified by a member of the State Archaeological Society as Aqua Plano Period. They are now among the oldest artifacts on record with the State Archaeological Society. I brought them to a State meeting that was local and identification/display event they hosted. Was amazed at the response. They were measured, photographed. Location found was mapped. Thankfully I knew the exact location found, well within 4’. My Mom had told me they were right next to the large boulder that had what appeared to be a map carved into it. The rock remains there today. Yes, there is a detailed map carved into it. Further research revealed that. Unfortunately, I no longer own that land, but have access to it.
Side 1
Side 2
Back lit.