Books or Websites for Non-Arrowhead Artifacts?

[RamRodX]

Is there a good source of information (with pictures) that can help with identification of the non-arrowhead NA artifacts? There seems to be more sources available for arrowheads.

 

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[The Grim Reaper]

Lar Hothem did several books on Stone Tools and most of his books had a section in them on Stone Tools. There are some listed here but I'm sure if you look around you can find them a little cheaper.

https://www.google.com/search?q=lar...pkrncAhVm7YMKHZ_qDlYQ_AUIFSgF&biw=768&bih=928

 

[Charl]

This is a website with the focus on Georgia, but it would still be valid for the type of non-projectile point artifacts you could find in your own neck of the woods...

http://www.peachstatearchaeologicalsociety.org/index.php/artifact-identification

 

[RamRodX]

Thanks Grim and Charl! I am interested in getting some of the Lar Hothem books, but haven't found many that are reasonably priced. I guess they are out of print and the used book sellers know they are in demand.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I have about 5 or 6 of Lars books, bought them a long time ago.... They are good books.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Thanks Grim and Charl! I am interested in getting some of the Lar Hothem books, but haven't found many that are reasonably priced. I guess they are out of print and the used book sellers know they are in demand.

Since Lar passed several years ago his books have really increased in price. I too have several of his books.

 

[RamRodX]

If you know of anyone that would be willing to sell theirs for a good price, please let me know. My guess is that some of the more experienced collectors may not use them anymore.

 

[willjo]

This is a website with the focus on Georgia, but it would still be valid for the type of non-projectile point artifacts you could find in your own neck of the woods...

http://www.peachstatearchaeologicalsociety.org/index.php/artifact-identification

The same person who is the Peach State webmaster has a book called The Native American Tool Box, which is inexpensive and a good book about tools, Paper back. I think it is at amazon, I got my copyat one of the Peach State shows. Lloyd E Schroder author

 

[RamRodX]

Thanks willjo!

 

[Tnmountains]

All good suggestions on the books as I have several. The best ones to actually learn your specific area would be from Thomas Lewis and Kneberg Lewis " The prehistory of the Chickamauga Basin in Tennessee". Its from Knoxville press and available on Amazon. The study is from about 60 miles from you. Been a lot of updates since these books but this was a massive archeological excavation funded by TVA before they flooded the area. It is specifically for this areas cultures and the who what when and where. It will use the phrase Dallas period (Mississipan period) Due to large villages dug from that time frame specifically the Dallas Island site which I know very well.
Tribes that slumber is another good book to learn the area. Stone tools are fairly easy to identify online.
Google " Duck River Cache" that was found 20 miles from you. So you are in a good area. The books will teach you who's stuff you are finding google earth will tell you where to hunt.
Jamey a member here is from your town. I spent my summers growing up on Stones River.
Good luck!

 

[RamRodX]

Thanks TN-Mountains! I grew up on the Duck River (Halls Mill) and probably walked over a lot of good stuff. I didn't know any better!

It would be great to go out hunting with someone to learn what to look for. I'll try to message Jamey to see if he'd like to hang out with a rookie for a couple of hours.

 

[dognose]

What type of non-arrowhead relics are you referring to? Pipes? Pipes?


Here are some publishers
Central States Archaeological Societies reference book dealers



There is a CSASI show coming up in Tennessee in October, at the Hardin Co. Middle School, 299 Lacefield Dr, Savannah Tennessee

 

[RamRodX]

Thanks dognose, I'm looking for good resources on axes, scrapers, etc. Things that are a bit easier to collect.

 

[Tnmountains]

Thanks dognose, I'm looking for good resources on axes, scrapers, etc. Things that are a bit easier to collect.

They are very easy to collect yet very hard to find. All accept thumb scrappers once you recognize those from flake debitage age you will find many.

 

[dognose]

Browse Live Auction on occasion.

a few groups of books sold recently which you may have been interested in

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/62361978_4-hothem-books-volumes-i-ii-and-iii-of-iam

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/62361979_books-volumes-1-and-2-of-american-indian-artifacts

 

[RamRodX]

Wow! The Hothem books went for $10 each.

 

[polarbluff]

lkinda over the pond based but very helpful as far as tools go The Museum of The Stone Age, about stone age tools, The Stone Age, lithic technology, stoneage tools, indian artifacts, palaeolithic flint tools, mesolithic flint tools, neolithic flint tools