Thunderbird Effigy 92.1.13.47
The thunderbird effigy, sometimes referred to as eagle effigy, is considered to be a fake and modern creation by most archaeologists. There are some examples of real thunderbirds associated with the Mandan culture dating to about 1000 A.D. to 1500 A.D. It should be noted that these are extremely rare.<br /><br /><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/c488583cd2a5498ba9fa9cfb429afb69" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a> to view this artifact in 3D!
71.6mm x 10.2mm x 34.8mm
Stone Ball 92.1.114.2
Rock Collection
Projectile Point 92.1.8.23
This projectile point closely matches the Bulverde typology, and likely belongs to the central Texas region.
Collins Collection
2000 BCE to 1500 BCE
LxWxH = 36.7mm x 8.7mm x 58.6mm
North America, Temple Texas, Central Texas
Pestle 92.1.161.7
Metallic Projectile Point 92.1.16.1
A metallic projectile point, introduced after European contact. These points are associated with various forts and fort trading, and plains Native Americans. In Texas, these items have been associated with Mission Indians in south and central Texas.<br /><br /><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/52942a4567894ff8ae6f3f6d2941f814" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a> to view this artifact in 3D!
Ca. mid 1700s A.D. to 1800s A.D.
18.3mm x 3.00mm x 81.5mm
Hook 92.1.13.45
Gorget 92.1.126.9
The gorget is an object that can be worn to cover the neck, and may also be used as a charm. Because this gorget was recovered out of context, little is known about its origin or actual use.
Unknown
Fluted Clovis Point (reproduction) 92.1.17.1
Clovis points are fluted projectile points associated with New World Clovis culture. The Clovis people were likely the earliest settlers of North America, and the precision with which they made these points suggest advanced crafting skills. Notably, this can be observed in the fluting of the surface of the projectile point, which requires delicate precision and dexterity. <br /><br /><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/c1798c9f6ee443618b04321c425b70d5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a> to view this item in 3D!
Ca. 13,500 B.P.
22.5mm x 5.4mm x 59.2mm
Ensor Projectile Point 92.1.8.24
An Ensor projectile point from the transitional archaic period, dated to ca. 200BC - 600AD, and commonly found in the central and south Texas area. <br /><br /><a href="https://sketchfab.com/models/2c2b38e9be1e4161aebaa9e75766df5f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click here</a> to view this item in 3D!
21.1mm x 5.7mm x 52.8mm