"13,000-Year-Old Bead Unearthed in Wyoming, the Oldest in the Americas"
Archaeologists in Wyoming have discovered what may be the oldest known bead in North America, dating back 12,940 years to the Clovis era. Made of hare bone, the bead provides insight into the ancient peoples' use of animal bones for personal adornment. Found at a mammoth hunters' campsite, the tube-shaped bead with small grooves on the outside offers a glimpse into prehistoric fashion and the resourcefulness of ancient cultures.