Category Archives: artifacts
Neanderthal Museum
Standing on the site where Neanderthals were first discovered, the Neanderthal Museum in Germany stands as a beacon for archaeology and physical anthropology. Here, experts and enthusiasts gather to study one of humanity’s closest relatives and reflect on the enduring legacy of Neanderthals.
The museum draws scholars with its extensive research projects, curated exhibits, and hands-on educational programs that bridge past and present understanding of prehistoric life. Visitors from all backgrounds find insight and inspiration, making it a trusted hub in the study of human origins. Continue reading
Baleen
Baleen Arts and Crafts Baleen: “A Whale of a Story: The Inupiaq of northern Alaska have hunted bowhead whales and collected baleen for hundreds of years. Although called ‘whalebone’ by Westerners, baleen is a fibrous sieve-like material that grows on … Continue reading
Seagrass Basketry and Weaving
Seagrass Baskets Seagrass Baskets: “Baskets of Sea Grass – Artists of the windswept Aleutian Islands create some of the most fragile baskets in the world. They start with carefully prepared strands of fine beach grass that they then emellish with … Continue reading
Pacific Northwest Native American Art
Pacific Northwest Native American Art & Culture ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Research, August 7, 2017. Native American culture of the Pacific Northwest is amongst some of the most impressive art forms and mythology on the … Continue reading
Inupiaq Seal/Walrus Skin Armor
Inupiaq Walrus/Seal Skin Suit of Armor ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Research, August 7, 2017. Even though many of the tribes in what is known as Alaska are seen as very peaceful people, conflicts and warfare … Continue reading
Inupiag & Yup’ik Hunting & Culture
Inupiag & Yup’ik Hunting & Culture ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017. The indigenous First Nation’s people in the area known as Modern day Alaska are divided into eleven distinct cultures, with over 11 … Continue reading
Native American Ceramics
Native American Ceramics The Native American tribes are diverse and variable. Many tribes have utilized ceramics and pottery through the ages, some of which are more popular styles than others. One region that boasts unique pottery types is the North … Continue reading
Wooden Masks
Wooden Masks ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 Throughout history masks have been made for various reasons, and wood was a common medium for making them in. Every culture had examples of them. Masks … Continue reading
Totems: Pacific Northwest Aboriginal Culture
TotemsArticle and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 One of the phenomenal ominous presences in the Pacific Northwest, as well as superNATURAL British Columbia, is the plethera of artistic totems created by the past and present Pacific … Continue reading