The Southeast Indians

 

The Rankin Museum has one of the largest
privately owned collections on display
in the Southeast.  Our newest addition of 2500
Sq. Ft. is dedicated to Native Americans.

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Our exhibits contain artifacts from all over the USA.

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Projectile points from every culture, from the rare Clovis to the tiny
Pee Dee, are displayed in chronological order. 

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The Indians had the ability to make pottery,
pipes, baskets, and all essential daily tools from natural resources that
are so plentiful in our area.

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Pipes of stone and clay were used for rituals and pleasure.  A "Great Pipe" that is a pigeon effigy type, and a ceremonial "Elbow Pipe" that was unearthed during the construction of Lake Gaston, NC, are only two of the many types represented.

 

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Most of the material of which
projectile points are made of
is called rhyolite.  It is a local
material that was quite abun-
dant and easily worked.   

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Essential daily tools, from mortars & pestles, axes & celts will amaze you as you see the unbelievable workmanship that was done with incredible skill.

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There were competitions that took place among the various tribes. One such game, called "Chunky" seemed to be the most popular in our area.

A cache of finished and unfinished points was found locally.  It contained over 500 pieces.

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The various designs of pottery in the Southeast were obtained several ways.  Cord-marked, net impressed and paddle-marked are a few.


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