Forty years ago we were introduced to archeology via the Peninsular Archaeological Society in St. Petersburg, Florida. Since that beginning, our interest in prehistoric Native Americans has never diminished. As opposed to many collectors, the thrust of our interest has always been in finding and collecting artifacts other than points. However, we too often experienced that special magical aura of finding and touching a point that had not been used for hundreds to thousands of years. Yet, we also felt this same aura transcended into many other lithic, bone,shell and pottery artifacts. Living in Florida provided a very unique opportunity to collect shell artifacts from numerous shell middens located along coastal and aquatic areas. Being professional marine biologists further emphasized our interest in seeking and understanding artifacts made from shell. This interest has transcended into our book “Shell Artifacts”.
We dedicate this manual to those professional and avocational archeologists who touched our lives and help sustain our interest over the years. People like Bud Nelson, Lee Feder, Walter Askew, Les Trafton, Vince Runowich, Al Goodyear, Loren Blakeley, Matt Richards. Paul Lien, Ray Willams, Major George and Nelly Robinson, Ray and Joan Day, Brian Evensen, Leonard Lee, the Andrew sisters, Bill and Mary King, Mark Winterbottom, Joe Alexander, Bill Dayton and many others. A very special dedication is extended to Leo and Minnie Voltz who personally guided us into this very interesting and educational hobby. We spent many days together in fields, swamps, and shorelines searching for those special elusive artifacts. Those very special days with our very special friends will never be forgotten.
We dedicate this manual to those professional and avocational archeologists who touched our lives and help sustain our interest over the years. People like Bud Nelson, Lee Feder, Walter Askew, Les Trafton, Vince Runowich, Al Goodyear, Loren Blakeley, Matt Richards. Paul Lien, Ray Willams, Major George and Nelly Robinson, Ray and Joan Day, Brian Evensen, Leonard Lee, the Andrew sisters, Bill and Mary King, Mark Winterbottom, Joe Alexander, Bill Dayton and many others. A very special dedication is extended to Leo and Minnie Voltz who personally guided us into this very interesting and educational hobby. We spent many days together in fields, swamps, and shorelines searching for those special elusive artifacts. Those very special days with our very special friends will never be forgotten.
Authors of Shell Artifacts
Founders of Pasttime Artifacts
Frank and Nancy Hoff - 2007
Founders of Pasttime Artifacts
Frank and Nancy Hoff - 2007
“We hope our efforts provide information, fill gaps, inspire and serve as “food for further thought” at all levels
of archeology.”
of archeology.”
Shell
Artifacts Emphasis on
Southeast Collections
Pages - 177
8.5 x 11 inch format
Photos and illustrations - over 735
References - 115
Waterproof varnished soft cover
Pages 80 pound gloss paper
Full color printing
Price: $34.00 plus $3.50 freight
Artifacts Emphasis on
Southeast Collections
Pages - 177
8.5 x 11 inch format
Photos and illustrations - over 735
References - 115
Waterproof varnished soft cover
Pages 80 pound gloss paper
Full color printing
Price: $34.00 plus $3.50 freight
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This is not your usual picture book like many other artifact publications nor is it a pricing guide. It is written in simple but very descriptive language. Many items are described in depth including beads, money,tools, drinking cups, drills, fishing weights, effigies. hammers and much more. It is intended to serve as a manual for learning about the many shell artifacts including how they were made, where the shell came from, how they were used and when they were used. Some concepts are theoretical in an effort to provide “food for further thought”. This is an excellent reference manual for avocational and professional archeologists.
Chapters Include
Chapter 1 - Historical and Contemporary Shell Use
Chapter 2 - Introduction
Chapter 3 - Shell Species Commonly Utilized
Chapter 4 - Trade Routes and Trading
Chapter 5 - Spoons, Scoops and Scrapers
Chapter 6 - Dippers, Cups and Bowls
Chapter 7 - Celts, Adzes, Wedges, Gouges, Choppers and Hoes
Chapter 8 - Awls, Drills, Punches, Burins and Knives
Chapter 9 - Picks and Hammers
Chapter 10 - Bead Jewelry
Chapter 11 - Gorgets and Pendants
Chapter 12 - Plummets
Chapter 13 - Miscellaneous and Unknowns
Chapter 14 - Value, Condition and Authenticity
Chapter 15 - Bibliography
Chapter 2 - Introduction
Chapter 3 - Shell Species Commonly Utilized
Chapter 4 - Trade Routes and Trading
Chapter 5 - Spoons, Scoops and Scrapers
Chapter 6 - Dippers, Cups and Bowls
Chapter 7 - Celts, Adzes, Wedges, Gouges, Choppers and Hoes
Chapter 8 - Awls, Drills, Punches, Burins and Knives
Chapter 9 - Picks and Hammers
Chapter 10 - Bead Jewelry
Chapter 11 - Gorgets and Pendants
Chapter 12 - Plummets
Chapter 13 - Miscellaneous and Unknowns
Chapter 14 - Value, Condition and Authenticity
Chapter 15 - Bibliography
Terms
Books are available to retailers and the public
Published by: Frank and Nancy Hoff, owners of Pasttime Artifacts, 33418 Old Saint Joe Road, Dade City, Florida, 33525. PH: 352-567-3170 or 0226 FAX: 352-567-3742
Email: ptta1@aol.com
Public Retail Price: $34.00 plus $3.50 packing and shipping. All copies are signed and numbered copies. We can accept credit cards by mail, fax or phone. If paying by checks address them to Nancy Hoff. Shipment will be delayed for 7 to 10 days for checks to clear.
Wholesale Pricing: To receive a discount retailers must provide appropriate legal and State documentation to support their legal established business. Minimum order 10 books. Sorry but to protect our distributors we will not sell at discountto archeology clubs or groups of individuals. Retailers must contact us for pricing and shipping.
Published by: Frank and Nancy Hoff, owners of Pasttime Artifacts, 33418 Old Saint Joe Road, Dade City, Florida, 33525. PH: 352-567-3170 or 0226 FAX: 352-567-3742
Email: ptta1@aol.com
Public Retail Price: $34.00 plus $3.50 packing and shipping. All copies are signed and numbered copies. We can accept credit cards by mail, fax or phone. If paying by checks address them to Nancy Hoff. Shipment will be delayed for 7 to 10 days for checks to clear.
Wholesale Pricing: To receive a discount retailers must provide appropriate legal and State documentation to support their legal established business. Minimum order 10 books. Sorry but to protect our distributors we will not sell at discountto archeology clubs or groups of individuals. Retailers must contact us for pricing and shipping.
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