These 3D objects were made while a Research Associate at the Indiana University Glenn A. Black Archaeology lab. A Creoform goScan handheld scanner was used to generate these objects . They are part of a project in which the Lab was comparing 3D scanning against photogrammetry (creating 3D objects from 2D photographs) for creating digital versions of their artifacts.

Bat Effigy

This bat effigy is approximately 18 x 9 cm (3.5 x 7 inches). The holes are for threading a leather strap so the object could be worn around the neck.

443-14: Bat Effigy by L. Larson on Sketchfab

From the Indiana University Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology collection.

Axe Head

3D scan of a stone axe head. Notice that the sharp edges of the piece are missing. This is due to the fact that this scanning technology has difficulty differentiating between the edge of the piece and the background. This is one of the drawbacks of 3D scanning compared to photogrammetry.

121-18 01: Axe Head by L. Larson on Sketchfab

From the Indiana University Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology collection.

Chert Knife

A knife made of chert. Again, notice the unfinished edges, due to the inability of the scanner to distinguish sharp edges from the background.

339-7-11: Chert Knife by L. Larson on Sketchfab

From the Indiana University Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology collection.

Poverty Point Object

This object is from the Poverty Point archaeology site, a National Monument and UNESCO World Heritage site. This object was going to undergo destructive testing, so the lab wanted a 3D digital record of it before the test.

683-1 8: Poverty Point object by L. Larson on Sketchfab

From the Indiana University Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology collection.