Have you ever puzzled over a few of the artifacts in our exhibits? Here is the place to learn more about the unique artifacts in the Schingoethe Museum. Written by the staff of the Schingoethe Center, the Artifact of the Month is a collection of short articles that focuses on particularly interesting artifacts. In the articles, you will find information about them, what they were used for, and by whom. You will also learn about the Native American tribes that created them.
Every month throughout the academic year (September through May), we publish a new article that highlights an artifact that can be found in our collection. Click on an article and step into our vaults!
- May 2013: Lakota Sioux Headdress
- April 2013: Whale Vertebra Effigy Carving
- March 2013: Poli Sio Hemis Kachina (Butterfly Maiden)
- February 2013: Lacrosse Stick
- December 2012: Beaded Pad Saddle
- November 2012: Beaded Hand Bag
- October 2012: Scenic Candle Holder
- September 2012: "Fremont Man"
- March 2012: Southwestern Prehistoric Pitcher
- February 2012: Tomahawk Pipe
- January 2012: Beaded Collar
- December 2011: Model of Seal Hunter in a Kayak
- October 2011: Nebraska and Kansas Map
- September 2011: Bear Fetish
- May 2011: Polychrome Jar
- April 2011: Oblong Pomo Basket
- March 2011: Lattice Style Cradleboard
- February 2011: Woman's Knife with Animal Effigies
- January 2011: Lewis and Clark Commemorative Tray
- November 2010: Class Clown
- October 2010: Turquoise Bear
- September 2010: Kachina Figure Bolo
- April 2010: Willow Backrests
- February 2010: Tree of Life
- January 2010: Iroquois Beaded Whimsy
- December 2009: Beaded Gauntlets
- November 2009: Corn Husk Bag
- October 2009: Pendleton Blanket
- September 2009: Lakota Parfleche Envelopes
- March 2009: Quill Box
- January 2009: Snow Goggles
- December 2008: Peyote Loose Feather Fan
- November 2008: Arctic Yo-Yo
- October 2008: Huichol Chaquira
- April 2008: Frog Storyteller
- March 2008: Ye'ii bicheii
- February 2008: Puffin Parka
- November 2007: Dance Fans (Arctic Yupik)
- October 2007: Symbols of Prayer (Lakota Pipe Bag circa 1890)
- September 2007: Tableta (Southwest, Hopi)