My Thanksgiving Bird

Central States Archaeological Societies January 1999 Journal Robert Whitehead  Kentwood, Michigan Birdstone found by Robert Whitehead in Randolph County, Indiana. In 1964 at Thanksgiving I took my family from Grand […]

BIRDSTONES

By William S. Koup, G.I.R.S. Associate EditorAnd Richard Sisson, G.I.R.S. MemberWith Contributions by Steve Fuller, G.I.R.S. Member For over 150 years, birdstones have been objects that have inspired great passion, […]

Types of Birdstones – Definition of Types

1. Elongated Birdstones Elongated Birdstones comprise the vast majority of all birdstones. Perhaps 75% or more of all birdstones will fall into this category. An elongated birdstone is rather simple […]

Definition Of Birdstone Eyes

The majority of birdstones were made without eyes. A rough estimate would be that only about one-third of all birdstones have some form of eyes. However, those birdstones that do […]

Birdstone Materials

Ferruginous Slate The term ferruginous slate has been affixed to birdstones having been made from fine-grained, striated or banded material similar to banded slate but often more colorful and certainly […]

Fraudulent Birdstones

Pictured on this page are eight fraudulent birdstones made from porphyry and other hardstone materials. Which fake did you select on page 19 as having a shot at being authentic? […]

Birdstone Theories

by Conrad Kilian, The Dalles, Oregon Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.52, No.3, pg.126 Originally Published in the Central States Archaeological Journal, Vol.52, No.4, pg..195 Forward: After […]