First & Second Line Classification

The second line number of Northeast prehistoric arts defines region and specific cultures within those regions. When a specific culture spans more than one period within prehistoric arts, use the cultural time period dates to determine the placement of an object.

The second line number of Northeast historic arts defines language groups by region and tribes within those regions.

When images belonging to unlisted historic tribes are added to the collection, please add names to the following list and to the Native American Tribal Arts Culture Index.

Prehistoric || Historic