I was working an ABO point tonight and as it thinned and shaped I realized it would make a good Adena style point. The Adena Mounds are found along the Ohio River where I grew up looking for artifacts. Many of the points I found were Adena points and I remember rolling them in my hand and looking at the flake scars and wondering how did they do it. Tonight I realized working with antler and stone that I am making points in a very similar way that they may have. At least, I am making points that look very muck like what I used to ponder over. It was an interesting and moving moment. I have been so involved in learning and seeking that I really hadn't realized I had learned what motivated me years ago. I also know there is a lot more to learn and a lot more rock to break and make.
It would be interesting for PA knappers or anyone to make a point or two that they commonly found growing up in their hometown...WE come from all over, so it should be a variety of points.
