Paleo Indian Collection

NEANDERTHAL MAN. First reconstruction of a Neanderthal man, from the La Chapelle-aux-Saints Neanderthal skeleton, discovered in France in 1908

PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Paleolithic scraper (left) and arrow heads, c40, 000 B. C
PALEOLITHIC TOOLS. Paleolithic scraper (left) and arrow heads, c40, 000 B.C

NEANDERTHAL MAN. A late 19th century depiction of Neanderthal man (Homo neanderthalensis) based on the 1857 discovery of human skeletal remains in the Neander Valley, Prussia: engraving, 1873

PREHISTORIC MAMMOTH HUNT. Line engraving, late 19th century

ANASAZI SPLIT-TWIG FIGURE. Split twig figurine of the Anasazi basketmaker culture of the American Southwest, 200-500 A.D. Found at Stanton Cave in Marble Canyon, Arizona, lying on an open shelf

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Paleo-Indian caribou hunters. Photograph of a Maine State Museum diorama

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Paleo-Indian caribou hunters. Photograph of a Maine State Museum diorama

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists looking for Native American hieroglyphics pointed out by a ranger at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists visiting cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

MESA VERDE: TOURISM, 1939. Tourists at cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. Photograph by Russell Lee, August 1939

USA, New Mexico, Bandelier National Monument. Prehistoric Anasazi cliff dwelling and settlement near Santa Fe and Los Alamos

PETROGLYPHS, UTAH. Petroglyph hunting scene at Newspaper Rock, Canyonland National Park, Utah

PREHISTORIC BEAR HUNT. Wood engraving, American, 1873

PREHISTORIC HUNTERS. Primeval men on a chase in the Reindeer Period. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN. Prehistoric man of the Neolithic Age. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN: POTTERY. Prehistoric man fashioning a cooking pot from clay: engraving, 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN. Man and woman of the Reindeer Epoch. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Emile Bayard

PREHISTORIC MAN. Manufacture of flint implements by prehistoric man. Wood engraving, late 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN. Progress from instinct to reason: The first potters. Wood engraving, late 19th century

PREHISTORIC MAN. Savage of the Stone Age. Wood engraving, late 19th century

MAMMOTH HUNT. A prehistoric mammoth hunt. Wood engraving, late 19th century

NEANDERTHAL WOMAN cleaning a deerskin. Photograph of a museum display, 1929

NEANDERTHAL SKULL. Frontal view of typical Neanderthal skull from La Chapelle-aux-Saints

SKULL OF PEKING MAN. Lateral view of cast of skull of Peking Man (Homo erectus)

NEANDERTHAL SKULL. Lateral view of typical Neanderthal skull from la Chapelle-aux-Saints

CRO-MAGNON SKULL. Lateral view of skull of Cro-Magnon Man

SKULL OF JAVA MAN. Lateral view of cast of skull of Java Man (Pithecanthropus erectus) discovered at Trinil in East Java, Indonesia by Eugene Dubois, 1891

CRO-MAGNON SKULL. Frontal view of skull of Cro-Magnon Man

ANASAZI BOWL. Two-faced clay bowl of the Anasazi culture from Casas Grandes, southern Arizona, 900-1400 A. D
ANASAZI BOWL. Two-faced clay bowl of the Anasazi culture from Casas Grandes, southern Arizona, 900-1400 A.D

KEY DWELLERS: CAT FIGURE. Seated cat figure, carved wood sculpture from the Key Dweller culture of Key Marco, Florida, c1000-1600 A.D. Height: 15.2 cm

Silent Still: Cavemen

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Paleo-Indian caribou hunters. Photograph of a Maine State Museum diorama

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"Paleo Indian: Exploring the Ancient World" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of Paleo Indians, our early ancestors who roamed the earth thousands of years ago. From Neanderthal Man to Anasazi cliff dwellings, these captivating hints provide a glimpse into their rich history. The first reconstruction of a Neanderthal man, based on the La Chapelle-aux-Saints skeleton discovered in France in 1908, comes to life through Frantisek Kupka's intricate drawing. This groundbreaking discovery shed light on our evolutionary past and sparked further exploration into human origins. Delve deeper into the Paleolithic era with tools that date back to around 40, 000 B. C. A paleolithic scraper and arrowheads showcase the ingenuity and resourcefulness of early humans as they adapted to their environment. Neanderthal man continues to captivate imaginations even in the late 19th century when an engraving based on skeletal remains found in Prussia was created. The depiction offers insight into how these ancient beings were perceived during that time period. Join us on a prehistoric mammoth hunt through a line engraving from the late 19th century. Experience firsthand how early humans relied on hunting skills for survival as they pursued these majestic creatures across vast landscapes. Discover another intriguing artifact - an Anasazi split-twig figure from Arizona's Stanton Cave dating between 200-500 A. D. This delicate figurine provides glimpses into Native American cultures and artistic expressions during this period. Traveling forward in time, witness tourists exploring Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado during its tourism heyday of 1939. Visitors eagerly seek out Native American hieroglyphics and marvel at cliff dwellings left behind by ancient civilizations like the Anasazi people. Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico beckons with its awe-inspiring prehistoric Anasazi cliff dwellings.