Please don't go collecting artifacts like that; leave it to the pros. Being able to collect detailed records of archaeological finds, including things like soi

Please don't go collecting artifacts like that; leave it to the pros. Being able to collect detailed records of archaeological finds, including things like soil stratigraphy that require very specialized knowledge, is an important part of preserving the heritage associated with these artifacts. An artifact that's been stripped of its provenance has been stripped of almost all its scientific value. It's also potentially illegal - always on state and federal lands, and even on private land you need to get the owner's permission. (http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-antiquities-act-statute/14587 http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-antiquities-act-statute/14587)