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Spear Points from Fort Kearny
Original stone spear points resembling Native American traditional weaponry and tools. Found by Merwyn Henderson.
Arrowheads from Fort Kearny
Three original, hand-carved stone arrowheads. They resemble original methods and types used by Native Americans as weapons and tools. Found by Merwyn Henderson.
Bullets from Fort Kearny
A collection of original bullets found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort Kearny in Nebraska. Some are round (grapeshot), while others are pointed-end.
Glass Pieces from Fort Kearny
Several pieces of glass. Probably from a bottle judging by the shape. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort Kearny in Nebraska
Belt Buckle Pieces from Fort McPherson
Collection of belt buckles. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Bullets from Fort McPherson
Four old bullets that have been fired. Found at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska by Merwyn Henderson.
Bullets from Fort McPherson
Four round, lead ball bullets. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.
Links of Chain from Fort McPherson
A piece of chain with links intact. Probably originally metal due to the amount of rust. Found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson in Nebraska.
Horse Tooth from Fort McPherson
One horse tooth found by Merwyn Henderson at/near Fort McPherson.
Buffalo Bones Collection
Remains of a buffalo found near the Platte River in the 1930s by Merwyn Henderson. One is a tool (hoe or bone scraper, possibly) made from a buffalo shoulder bone, found near Fort Kearney and possibly originally from the Pawnee. The second is two…