THE GREATEST (Arrowhead) SHOW ON EARTH!!!!!!!

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  • Опубліковано 12 лип 2022
  • Held annually on the first weekend in June at the Mayborn Civic Center in Temple, TX, the "Temple Show" as we call it here is a mecca for artifact collectors from all over the United States! You literally never know what you will see here, from woolly mammoth hair from Alaska to Neolithic points from the Sahara to mastodon teeth from the Arkansas river, not to mention artifacts from all over the Lone Star State! If you like arrowheads (or just cool old stuff in general!) at all, you need to add this event to your annual calendar.
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  • @captainflint89
    @captainflint89 7 місяців тому +1

    that frame of true arrowheads really illustrates the differences in delicacy , size and thickness between what are the larger spearpoints / dart points and knives and points made for actual arrows shot from a bow, very cool and stark comparison

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  7 місяців тому

      The term "arrowheads" does get thrown around awfully loosely, but true arrow points are unmistakable!

  • @greatbasinman
    @greatbasinman Рік тому +3

    Great way to spend the weekend, if your not looking, might as well drool for a couple of days, thanks for sharing 😎😎😎

  • @LostinTimeYT
    @LostinTimeYT Рік тому +6

    Sheesh, Mr. Harper's collection is unreal. The Roman swan is an amazing piece, too cool!

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому

      I'm really proud of the bronze swan, but yes, Dana has one of the finest private collections of artifacts in North America.

  • @poetcomic1
    @poetcomic1 9 місяців тому +1

    I started going to Central States Archeological Society Shows when I was still a teenager in the early 70's. The most gorgeous points and blades of the midwest, paleo points and birdstones, bannerstones etc. etc. I remember an immense flawless pink dovetail (very large and most likely ceremonial) that someone told me was already pre-sold for $500. I could not believe that anyone would pay $500 for an arrowhead. I'll bet there are people now who will pay even $800 for an arrowhead.

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  9 місяців тому

      I've seen some points at the Temple show go for north of $40,000. It's crazy what people will pay for the finest pieces.

    • @poetcomic1
      @poetcomic1 9 місяців тому

      @@indianasmith8152 When people would pay $750 a ticket to see 'Hamilton' and twice that for Taylor Swift it sounds like a bargain.

  • @normaferro8054
    @normaferro8054 Рік тому +2

    I agree with Joseph!! Truly amazing!! Thank you for taking us along.

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому +1

      The Temple Show is just so much fun. Always cool stuff to see, and nearly always something new to behold.

  • @lelandshanks3590
    @lelandshanks3590 Рік тому +1

    Great show! Good job on the filming as well. We have ours in Tulsa ok. In August.

  • @chrisgrassi4161
    @chrisgrassi4161 Рік тому +1

    I’m literally drooling!!! What A amazing collection!!!
    Just WOW!!! That Swan?!!! Holy Heck!!!

  • @sk4te168
    @sk4te168 Рік тому +1

    Great job!! The title isn’t lying!

  • @coyotearrowheadhunting3083
    @coyotearrowheadhunting3083 Рік тому +1

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    Simply incredible, what one has found is a small thing compared to all that is there. Incredible collections. Thanks for taking me there mate. Here it would be a dream to think that one day a collectors' exhibition would be held in our state. Greetings and blessings to my friend.

  • @chrisgrassi4161
    @chrisgrassi4161 Рік тому +1

    That place is huge!!! Very very nice collections and good people there. ❤

  • @TheAdventurousCouple
    @TheAdventurousCouple Рік тому +1

    Great stuff friend! Can't wait to attend an upcoming show with you 😊

  • @rebeccasmith4562
    @rebeccasmith4562 Рік тому +1

    Incredible my history nerd senses are tingling glad you guys had fun i have to go next year

  • @365headhunter3
    @365headhunter3 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful stuff Lewis, im glad you took the time to film and explain.

  • @detectingdaft
    @detectingdaft Рік тому +1

    Hello to you. I have had detectorists come on my site and complain they do not have the same history of finds that we get in England, but they never told me about all this incredible stuff. Absolutely fantastic. Did not know you collected Roman items. I have been lucky enough to find one or two Roman items in Lancashire, but other areas have more. A few coins, brooches and spindle whorls. Maybe the best item is a tiny bronze bull I recently found that might have been carried by a Roman soldier who was following the Mithras cult. The local museum want to take it. Best wishes to you.

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому

      Every area has different kinds of antiquities for those who will go out and find them! Texas is known for its wide variety and quality of Native American artifacts. But I love old stuff from all over the world, and my small collection of Roman stuff is something I'm quite proud of.

  • @thearrowheadreapers8668
    @thearrowheadreapers8668 Рік тому +1

    Wow , thanks for taking us along. 👍🏹

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому

      My pleasure! If you're ever in Texas in June, it's a must see!!

  • @meandmyshadow6269
    @meandmyshadow6269 Рік тому +2

    That was all mind-blowing but that Harper collection was truly something to behold. I'm going to my first show in August here in Tulsa and I'm so excited for it. Don't know if any of those displays will be there or not but I certainly hope so!

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому +1

      I've been to the Tulsa show a few times and it's a good one. You'll see some of the usual suspects from Temple there. Have fun!

    • @meandmyshadow6269
      @meandmyshadow6269 Рік тому +1

      @@indianasmith8152 Cool!

    • @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739
      @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 7 місяців тому +1

      Brother you should try and get down here next year to Temple. It's a mind blowing show. It'd be good to meet you. I'll be setting up a table next year.

    • @meandmyshadow6269
      @meandmyshadow6269 7 місяців тому

      @@bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 I'll keep it in mind, bigben! Who knows, maybe I will mosey on down there.

  • @person390
    @person390 8 місяців тому +1

    I saw four very very tiny Creek Indian what people call bird points red chert black shiny flint gray flint and a very tiny quartz five point very tiny. I call them sairamoyle arrowhead points extremely small and I actually found one finish for rainbow trout in another state while on vacation north of the south eastern US but on the east coast

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  8 місяців тому

      What most people call "arrowheads" were actually spear points, what most folks call "bird points" were true bow and arrow points. And what are often called "spearheads" were really flint knives!

  • @patrickbush9526
    @patrickbush9526 Рік тому +1

    Unbelievable
    Thanks

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому

      You're welcome! If you're ever in Texas in June, you ought to go!

  • @TennesseeRocks
    @TennesseeRocks Рік тому +1

    What a great show! I just got back from the Owensboro Kentucky show over the weekend. 👍🏻

  • @cabinvibesebaystore8956
    @cabinvibesebaystore8956 Рік тому +1

    New sub ! Liked

  • @lauragrace9818
    @lauragrace9818 Рік тому +2

    want to buy a bridge

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому +1

      Believe it or not, most of the stuff offered for sale at Temple is real. All sellers are required to stand by their products, and there are usually two or three authenticators there.

  • @Patriot1777
    @Patriot1777 11 місяців тому +2

    Good show, but you go way to fast and can't see stuff

  • @ronagoodwell2709
    @ronagoodwell2709 8 місяців тому +1

    Have to conclude that Native Americans were prolific tool-makers. Humans (in general) can be very impressive. When they want to be. Can we just ignore the unimpressive ones? The de-pressive ones? Hope so.

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  8 місяців тому

      We all swim in the great river of time; some of us make a little bit more of a splash than others. Me, I just float along and enjoy the ride!

  • @Patriot1777
    @Patriot1777 5 місяців тому +1

    To fast😮

  • @-CBA-
    @-CBA- Рік тому

    dont call it an artifact showe...its just arrowheads

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  Рік тому +2

      No, there were many examples of hardstone, pottery, ornaments, and other artifacts there as well. Including several tables of perishable things recovered from dry climate regions.

    • @chrisgrassi4161
      @chrisgrassi4161 Рік тому +1

      😮 those “just arrowheads” had me drooling like A 90 year old without teeth who was on heavy duty Psych meds@ countryboy archaeology

    • @-CBA-
      @-CBA- Рік тому

      @@chrisgrassi4161 once you find greater things and learn hidden knowledge, arrowheads are just pointy rocks ,but yes nice collection

  • @mrdark9916
    @mrdark9916 10 місяців тому +1

    The sad fact is a huge portion of artifacts on the open market are exceedingly convincing counterfeits. Nowadays it's so hard for me to trust collections of people I don't personally know, especially those who frequently buy and sell artifacts
    It's sad but undeniable.
    That being said, I Know how many amazing and authentic pieces there are and how intricate and elaborate and delicate they can be , it's just sad how many fakes are floating around

    • @indianasmith8152
      @indianasmith8152  10 місяців тому

      Very true, although I will say the truly high end collectors, like Harper and Miller, will throw a piece out in a heartbeat if they determine it to be fake. They truly want to own the best of the best ancient pieces.