Cultural Affiliation Artifacts

Some of the finest art produced by prehistoric people came from the Late Woodland and Early Mississippian Periods.  Before then, most artifacts produced by early artisans of other periods could be identified or placed into a recognizable category.  However, many artifacts from this new prehistoric age of enlightenment remain unidentifiable.  Sometimes the artifacts in question exhibit a high degree of stylistic beauty, while other specimens show signs of heavy use.  With this in mind, several artifacts are displayed herein solely for the artistic value of the piece.

Prehistoric artifacts have long been a source of informational insight for both the professional and non-professional archaeologist.  One single artifact can provide a plethora of information relating to the culture and the individual that created it, as well as to the archaeological site from which it was recovered.  Artifacts provide an understanding of the individual artist – as well as to religion, ceremonial practices, relaxation and commerce.  Pipes, shell ornaments, copper decorations and game pieces are but a few of the artifact types that provide a window into the lives of early inhabitants.
 

Artifacts produced during the Late Woodland to Early Mississippian Periods were very artistic in nature.  They provide a special insight into the culture that manufactured them.  The artifacts featured in this chapter help to provide a contextual perspective to the Red Jasper Focus Culture of Middle-Eastern Tennessee.                                                       

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