Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: HoBow on July 01, 2011, 01:25:40 am

Title: Found
Post by: HoBow on July 01, 2011, 01:25:40 am

A buddy of mine found this....would this have been ceremonial?  It was found in western kentucky.  Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Title: Re: Found
Post by: Hardawaypoints on July 01, 2011, 01:48:10 am

How thick is it?  Whatever it is, it's killer.  Maybe a hoe?

Jim

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Post by: Timo on July 01, 2011, 08:15:23 am

Just a really  nice BIG preform. Great find!

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Post by: Tower on July 01, 2011, 10:09:07 am

I've found one preform here in tx. like that one. Edge looks finished. Very nice  & a great study piece for flake pattern.

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Post by: cowboy on July 01, 2011, 10:13:12 am

I agree - very large preform. I have found a couple down here but not as finely tuned. Nice find!

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Post by: mullet on July 01, 2011, 10:19:15 am

I agree with everybody else.I was with a buddy when he found six like that made out of transluscent coral.

Title: Re: Found
Post by: Bill Skinner on July 01, 2011, 08:46:29 pm

Preforms were also used as tools, hoes, shovels, axes and scrapers just as they were brought back.  That has a lot of pressure flaking around the edge, I would guess a high prestige item, basically, it was part of the ruling elites' treasure trove.  Bill

Title: Re: Found
Post by: AncientArcher76 on July 02, 2011, 12:00:58 am

I agree with bill defin a lot of pressure flaking some sort of tool axe or what have u...Nice find!


Russ