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American Flintknappers |
Price:
$30.00 |
The author of the well-received book,
Flintknapping, now explores the realm of
modern-day knappers, who they are and what they
make. This fascinating world is little-known to
the average collector, yet the artifact output
is huge. Some 11/2 million modern points (p 266)
are probably made yearly. 2004, softcover, 6 x 9
in., 353pp. |
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353 |
| Author:
Whittaker |
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American Indian Basketry |
Price:
$27.00 |
Standard book on baskets and their makers,
including North and South America. Very complete
text on coiled and woven baskets, techniques,
materials, uses, much else. 1904/88, 450
illustrations. Reprint, softcover, 53/8 x 81/2
in., 800pp. |
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800 |
| Author:
Mason |
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reprint |
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Ancient Art of Ohio |
Price:
$55.00 |
This high-quality book surveys all of Ohio’s
prehistoric periods and includes artifacts of
flint, stone and slate. The 694 objects
photographed were selected from 20 of the best
private collections. Limited First Edition of
2000 copies, individually numbered, attractively
hardbound with dust jacket. Will likely be a
collector item itself. 1994, hardcover, 81/2 x
111/2 in., 272 pp. |
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272 |
| Author:
Lar Hothem |
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Ancient Encounters |
Price:
$13.00 |
Subtitled “Kennewick Man and the First
Americans,” this is the story of paleolithic
skeleton parts found in Washington state and the
difficulties that ensued when scientists
attempted to study the bones. Dating to ca. 9500
years ago, these were some of the oldest found
in North America. This is science vs. politics,
and a controversy everyone should be aware of.
2001, hardcover, 6 x 91/2 in., 303pp. |
Pages:
303 |
| Author:
Chatters |
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Antiquities of the Southern Indians |
Price:
$19.00 |
While the emphasis is on Georgia, much of the
culture and many of the prehistoric artifacts of
the South are in this classic but little-known
book. Pipes, axes, discoidals, points, blades
and more are discussed in some detail, and there
is much emphasis on the Mississippian lifeway.
1873/1999 reprint, softcover, 51/2 x 81/2 in.,
534pp. |
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534 |
| Author:
Jones |
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1999 reprint |
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Authentic Indian Designs |
Price:
$16.00 |
Contains some 2500 illustrations, from Bureau of
American Ethnology reports. Covered: Pottery,
baskets, weavings, sand-paintings, dance masks,
Eskimo carvings, birchbark cutouts, etc. 1975,
reprint, softcover, 81/8 x 107/8 in., 219pp. |
Pages:
219 |
| Author:
Naylor |
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Avian Osteology |
Price:
$25.00 |
This title helps identify bird bones. It is an
invaluable guide for learning about food species
at excavation sites, and what bones were used to
make an artifact. Measurements and accurate
drawings help with bone identification.
1985/1996, softcover, 8 x 11 in., 252pp. |
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252 |
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Gilbert, Martin, & Savage |
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Bones, Boats, & Bison |
Price:
$25.00 |
Subtitled “Archeology and the First
Colonization of Western North America,” this
explores how the Paleo hunters might have
arrived in the West. Besides new theories, the
book provides an excellent listing of very early
sites, some of which might prove to be
pre-Clovis. 1999, softcover, 6 x 9 in., 322pp. |
Pages:
322 |
| Author:
Dixon |
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Ancient Indian Pottery of the Mississippi River
Valley |
Price:
$45.00 |
The major book on Mississippian-era ceramics, it
covers pottery types, categories, cultures and
painted motifs, compound designs and
effigies. This is a beautifully designed
book, both color and b&w photos, with very
informative captions. 1988, 2nd edition,
hardcover, 9 x 12 in., 236pp. |
Pages:
236 |
| Author:
Hathcock |
Pub. Date:
1988
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2nd |
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Angel Site: An Archeological, Historical and
Ethnological Study |
Price:
$65.00 |
On the Ohio River in Indiana, the Angel Mounds
were in a major Mississippian complex. Many
artifact photos are included in these two
volumes. A classic Midwestern work; mint in
dustcase, quantity limited. 1967, hardcover,
81/2 x 111/2 in., Vol. 1, 321pp; Vol. II, 292pp. |
Pages:
292 |
| Author:
Black |
Pub. Date:
1967
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Antler, Bone and Shell |
Price:
$24.95 |
Some of the finest Indian artifacts were
made of organic materials and this is the
first book for collectors that covers
these artifacts across North America. All color
photos illustrate some of the top artifacts in
major collections in the country. Artifact
classes include projectile points, awls,
fish hooks, gorgets, beads, and more. Each
photo caption includes the artifact type,
material, size, find location, and, in
most cases, an estimated value.Advertisements
from early artifact dealers are listed plus
recent auction results are given as well. 2006,
softcover, 81/2 x 111/2 in., 336pp |
Pages:
336 |
| Author:
Hothem |
Pub. Date:
2006
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Arrowheads of the Central Great Plains |
Price:
$19.95 |
This identification and value guide has
many color photographs of points and blades
found east of the Rockies and west of the
Mississippi. Many hundred chipped artifacts
shown in color, some exactly as they were found
on the surface. 2003, softcover, 81/2 x 11 in.,
200pp |
Pages:
200 |
| Author:
Fox |
Pub. Date:
2003
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Beyond Death The Chinchorro Mummies of Ancient
Chile |
Price:
$9.95 |
The preservation of human bodies is usually
thought of as an Egyptian practice. But some
South American precolumbian civilizations, aided
by dry desert air, did a similar thing. A
Smithsonian publication, there are many drawings
and a color section. 1995, hardcover with
dustjacket, 7 x 101/2 in., 176pp. |
Pages:
176 |
| Author:
Arriaza |
Pub. Date:
1995
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Beyond 1492-Encounters in Colonial North America |
Price:
$9.95 |
While cultural events after Columbus’ landing
are known in a general way, this covers
specific interchanges. Examples of
Indian-White activities are listed, along with
explanations of how they were important. As the
author states in the Preface, “After 1492, the
world became a very different place.” 1992,
softcover, 51/2 x 8 in., 376pp. |
Pages:
376 |
| Author:
Axtell |
Pub. Date:
1992
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Catlinite Pipes |
Price:
$8.95 |
A basic booklet on Catlinite pipestone and the
smoking instruments made from it. There are 38
photographs of Plains and related pipes, with
description, size and origin of each. Good
information on a popular subject. 1998,
softcover, 51/2 x 81/2 in., 48pp. |
Pages:
48 |
| Author:
Hothem |
Pub. Date:
1998
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Clovis Revisited |
Price:
$21.50 |
Subtitled “New Perspectives on Paleoindian
Adaptions from Blackwater Draw, New Mexico,”
this study concentrates on Clovis and other
early points and blades. Types are delineated
and there are excellent photographs of specimens
such as Agate Basin, Eden, Folsom and
Scottsbluff. Paleo tools are included. 1999,
softcover, 8 x 11 in., 145pp. |
Pages:
145 |
| Author:
Boldurian & Cotter |
Pub. Date:
1999
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Collecting Authentic Indian Arts & Crafts |
Price:
$16.95 |
Sponsored by the respected Indian Arts & Crafts
Association and the Council for Indigenous Arts
& Culture, this concentrates on traditional
artworks of the Southwest—jewelry, pottery,
rugs and baskets. It helps in determining what
is authentic Indian-made and what is a
look-alike import. 1999, softcover, 7 x 10 in.,
127pp. |
Pages:
127 |
| Author:
IACA |
Pub. Date:
1999
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Dolls & Toys of Native America |
Price:
$15.95 |
One of few books on Indian dolls, a variety of
small figures are shown. Geographic range
is across North America including Alaska, and
there are some historic photos. 1995, softcover,
10 x 10 in., color & b/w photos, 119pp. |
Pages:
119 |
| Author:
McQuiston |
Pub. Date:
1995
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Firearms, Traps & Tools of the Mountain Men |
Price:
$19.95 |
A thorough study of items used by American
frontiersmen, many of which would have been
trade items with the Indians. Well-illustrated
with good sketches, there are major sections on
firearms, beaver traps, knives, plus
tomahawks and axes. 1967/92, softcover, 6 x 9
in., 448pp. |
Pages:
448 |
| Author:
Russell |
Pub. Date:
1967/1992
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1967/1992 |
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The First Americans |
Price:
$20.00 |
This emphasizes the first hunting people,
desert-dwellers, mound-building Indians and deep
sea whalers. These cultural areas are explained
with exceptional photographs of artifacts and
artworks, maps and paintings. The photos of
Hopewell and Mississippian pieces are especially
dramatic. 1992, hardcover, 81/2 x 11 in., 183pp. |
Pages:
183 |
| Author:
Time-Life |
Pub. Date:
1992
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First Hunters - Ohios Paleo Indian Artifacts |
Price:
$13.95 |
A very comprehensive overview of the state, the
book includes fluted point photos and
sites, lanceolate point photos and sites, Paleo
tool classes of many kinds, and facts about
Ohio’s earliest Indians. A section on chert
and flint materials is helpful. 1990, 1st
edition, softcover, 51/2 x 81/2 in., 163pp. |
Pages:
163 |
| Author:
Hothem |
Pub. Date:
1990
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1st |
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The Flaked Stone Projectiles, Tools and
Ceremonials from the Southeastern U. S. |
Price:
$45.00 |
This large book with detailed sketches covers
the prehistoric points and knives in a region
that has hundreds of types. The book includes
subtypes, varieties, and many unusual tools,
with much information on them. Now a scarce
title, this is a must-have for any library in
this region. 1995, softcover, 81/4 x 11 in.,
536pp. |
Pages:
536 |
| Author:
Baker |
Pub. Date:
1995
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Flint Blades & Projectile Points |
Price:
$19.95 |
A quality reprint of the 1986 edition, this book
has numerous large photographs of points and
knives. The major prehistoric periods are
covered, with examples for each. Many important
types are shown, along with available provenance
information. 1999, hardcover, 8 x 11 in., 240pp. |
Pages:
240 |
| Author:
Tully |
Pub. Date:
1999
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