ons.An ancient handy tool used for cutting holes into wood, stone, bone, leather, shell, and clay is called the pump drill. This drill is not an Indian invention, however it was brought to the Indians by the Spanish when they arrived in the New World. The pump drill is unique from other drills in that it cuts with speed, not pressure. The pump drill is made from only three parts. The first part is a drill shaft. This is a stick on which a string twists and is tipped with a drill bit. The second part is a fly wheel. This provides momentum after each downward thrust. The last part is a bow. This changes vertical action into rotary action. One advantage of the pump drill over other drilling methods is that it could be operated with one hand. This allowed the other hand to hold the material being drilled. Although the pump drill is an ancient handy tool, it is still used today for jewelry making, boat building, and many other jobs. It is the only method of drilling available in places where electricity is not common or reliable. Visiting the Indian Temple Mound Museum was truly a great experience. Each exhibit displayed artifacts which reflected the technological, spiritual, and artistic achievements of the Native Indians. The Indian Temple Mound Museum not only educated me on the Prehistoric People, but also created an awareness of a time that has gone by. The Ware Human Effigy Urn, the Buck Burial Mound Urn, and the Pump Drill are only three of over 10,000 artifacts on display at the museum, most of which were found within a 40-mile radius of the mound. This museum houses one of the finest collections of Southeastern Ceremonial art made by prehistoric people. I would recommend others to visit The Indian Temple Mound Museum. Because of its collection, it can speak about people who can no longer speak for themselves.Word Count: 879...
