WELCOME TO MY WORLD of Native AMERICANA

DEDICATED to The Study, Preservation, and

  COLLECTING of  AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACTS

  MY PURPOSE FOR THIS SITE, TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, CONTACTS, RESOURCES, AND MY PASSION FOR ARCHEOLOGY and COLLECTING.

  LINKs TO NAVIGATE MY SITE

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My Background

Hi, IM Karl

I was born in CHEYENNE WYOMING, grew up in OHIO,

and FLORIDA where I reside.

I've worked in the building trades most of my life.

I'M an amateur ARCHAEOLOGIST, CRAFTSMAN, and ARTIST,

with A GREAT LOVE and RESPECT for

MOTHER NATURE, and FATHER SKY.

I have always had a Great Interest in the Cultures, History, Religion and Art of The FIRST AMERICANS.

 

But the artifacts of THE FIRST AMERICANS, are MY PASSION.

I've been collecting, and studying for 38 years.

I AM a member of the Archaeological Society of OHIO, 

and 

The Genuine Indian Relic Society (G.I.R.S.)

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COLLECTING ARTIFACTS

SURFACE COLLECTING,  a treasure hunt with no maps, a lot of HOPE,

FRESH AIR, EXERCISE, and a wonderful way to relax, and enjoy nature.

NEVER a bad day relic hunting, and no way to explain the feeling,

when you make a find. A small piece of history lost or discarded long ago.

BUYING, SELLING, and TRADING. The only way possible for most to

acquire a great collection. Also a great way to meet, and share

with others of  common interest. You never know when a like interest

might lead to a life long friendship.

NCAUTION, KNOW THE LAW.  There are FEDERAL, and STATE LAWS

THAT RESTRICT collecting, TRADING, and even POSSESSION of ARTIFACTS.

These LAWS differ greatly STATE to STATE.

DON'T TRESPASS.  ALWAYS GET permission before you enter anyone

else's land, and leave only your foot prints. I Always carry a bag for trash,

LETS PICK IT UP, IT's OUR EARTH !

BUYER BEWARE! MANY GREAT DEALS AREN'T, THERE IS A LOT OF

COUNTERFEIT ON THE MARKET. BE AN INFORMED COLLECTOR,

KNOW WHAT YOUR BUYING,  AND WHO YOUR DEALING WITH !

DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, ASK QUESTIONS, GET RECEIPTS,

AND A RETURN GUARANTEE IN WRITING.

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TIPS

BUY YOURSELF A LOUPE, AND MAGNIFY EVERY RELIC YOU CAN GET

YOUR HANDS ON. COMPARE  AUTHENTIC, WITH KNOWN COPY'S.

THE NEW, AND OLD, HAVE SUBTLE DIFFERENCES

( MOST OF THE TIME ).

MANY THINGS ESCAPE THE NAKED EYE. MOST COPY'S, AND FAKES,

HAVE TELLTALE SIGNS ALL OVER THEM, HINGE FRACTURES,

SANDPAPER MARKS, NO DIRT OR PATINA WHERE THERE SHOULD BE.

METAL TRACE MARKS FROM  MODERN KNAPPING TOOLS, AND MORE.

THE CLOSER YOU LOOK THE MORE YOU WILL SEE.

AND YOU CAN CARRY A LOUPE EVERYWHERE, IT MAKES THE FAKERS

VERY NERVOUS, THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO LOOK THAT CLOSE.

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THIS IS ONE HOBBY WHERE

REFERENCE BOOKS ARE WORTH

THEIR WEIGHT IN GOLD.

STUDY IS CRUCIAL,

AND SHOULD BE A CONSTANT.

EDUCATE YOURSELF, BE AN INFORMED COLLECTOR.

IT WILL SAVE YOU  MONEY, AND GRIEF.

REFERENCE BOOKS

THE OVERSTREET INDIAN ARROWHEADS

IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE

ROBERT M. OVERSTREET

ANCIENT ART OF OHIO

LAR HOTHEM

ARROWHEADS AND PROJECTILE POINTS

LAR HOTHEM

THESE TITLES AND MANY MORE ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH

HOTHEM HOUSE

P.O. BOX 458 LANCASTER OHIO 43130

(740) 653-9030

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