Anthropology and Archaeology
Crossroads of the Past
Sixteen 7' high free-standing panels spanning 2' x 12'. Three shipping cases. 1988, Companion volume available. See next entry.
12,000 years of human habitation in Arkansas is chronicled by tracing Native American life in the region from its beginnings through modern day. Prehistoric and early historic life is featured in striking photographs of a wide array of Indian artifacts discovered in Arkansas, as well as artists' renditions in pen and ink and watercolor. Maps created especially for the exhibit are included, along with duplications of earlier paintings and maps.
12,000 years of human habitation in Arkansas is chronicled by tracing Native American life in the region from its beginnings through modern day. Prehistoric and early historic life is featured in striking photographs of a wide array of Indian artifacts discovered in Arkansas, as well as artists' renditions in pen and ink and watercolor. Maps created especially for the exhibit are included, along with duplications of earlier paintings and maps.
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Anthropology and Archaeology
Crossroads of the Past: 12,000 Years of Indian Life in Arkansas
Companion volume to the exhibit.
An overview of the history and ways of life of peoples who have inhabited Arkansas since humans first set foot in our region of the country. Readers are acquainted with patterns of migration and settlement, elements of daily life such as acquisition and preparation of food, and the devastating impact of European explorations and settlement on indigenous populations.
See also:
ANTHROPOLOGY/ARCHEOLOGY
Arkansas Crossroads of the Past slide shows and video.
An overview of the history and ways of life of peoples who have inhabited Arkansas since humans first set foot in our region of the country. Readers are acquainted with patterns of migration and settlement, elements of daily life such as acquisition and preparation of food, and the devastating impact of European explorations and settlement on indigenous populations.
See also:
ANTHROPOLOGY/ARCHEOLOGY
Arkansas Crossroads of the Past slide shows and video.
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Anthropology and Archaeology
History and Prehistory in Arkansas
Glass case 2' x 5' trimmed in wood . Must be picked up. 1994
Table-top display containing artifacts from the five major periods of settlement in Arkansas: Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, and Historic. Each artifact represents the increasing sophistication and refinement of successive cultures. A good introduction to archeological artifacts commonly found in Arkansas.
Table-top display containing artifacts from the five major periods of settlement in Arkansas: Paleo-Indian, Archaic, Woodland, Mississippian, and Historic. Each artifact represents the increasing sophistication and refinement of successive cultures. A good introduction to archeological artifacts commonly found in Arkansas.
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Anthropology and Archaeology
Preserving the Past
Table top display in four panels. 1995, Study guide available
This exhibit examines the urgency of preserving the past through conservation and archeological methods, and provides a general introduction to archeology in Arkansas.
This exhibit examines the urgency of preserving the past through conservation and archeological methods, and provides a general introduction to archeology in Arkansas.
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Anthropology and Archaeology
Prehistoric Mounds of the Ozarks
Two hinged wooden panels 4' high and 5' wide, mounted on legs. Must be picked up.
This colorful, attractive photo exhibit with text and diagrams illustrates the excavation of Prehistoric Indian sites in Huntsville, Arkansas. Pictures of the sites are combined with historical data on European settlements of Arkansas.
This colorful, attractive photo exhibit with text and diagrams illustrates the excavation of Prehistoric Indian sites in Huntsville, Arkansas. Pictures of the sites are combined with historical data on European settlements of Arkansas.
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Anthropology and Archaeology
ABOVE AND BENEATH THIS WORLD - NATIVE AMERICAN ROCK ART AND COSMOLOGY IN THE ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY
Consists of 24 21" x 42" panels that when set-up creates an exhibit 12 panels long and 84" tall with images on both sides of the panels. Comes in two shipping cases that have wheels.
This exhibit includes photographs of various Arkansas Native American Rock Art found at sites in the Arkansas River Valley in western Arkansas with detailed information about some of the images.
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Anthropology and Archaeology