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unsual findings ?

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aaron:
I agree the first one looks like a heavily resharpened thebes.thebes are usually 8 to 10 thousand years old! The big biface looks kinda like a failed preform that was probably used as a multi tool. All those 90 degree steps are unsuccessful flake attempts and they make it near impossible to thin it further. The little spiral one I am not sure about...there are point types that have spiral knapping, but its usually more pronounced.

Danzn Bar:
Thanks Aaron,
I find these things so interesting.  Wish I knew more, going to have to put my research hat on....there were a lot more pieces that he had found just none of them were complete points.  I guess that's pretty good for 8000 year old points.  It's cool to think someone 8000 years ago put their hands on the same piece I have.
Thanks again for the info.
DBar

mullet:
If it was found down here it would be a Bolen Bevel.

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