Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Zuma on August 30, 2018, 08:48:24 am

Title: Projectile Info
Post by: Zuma on August 30, 2018, 08:48:24 am

I can usually Post three decent photos per post.
First two I would like help in identification.
(front and back) Size 13/4"
Third photo is of other point found nearby.
Zuma

Title: Re: Projectile Info
Post by: Zuma on August 30, 2018, 08:55:18 am

Here is another. Any help welcomed.
Size 1 1/2 "

Title: Re: Projectile Info
Post by: Hummingbird Point on August 30, 2018, 10:32:31 am

Do you think they are finished points or very late stage preforms?  Are bases ground?  My first impression is late paleo when they were still making lancelots but they got smaller and true fluting morphed into basal thinning which was then also phased out.  Provincial type down this way is called "Appomattox River Point".

Title: Re: Projectile Info
Post by: Zuma on August 30, 2018, 10:48:20 am

Thanks Keith, :)
My thoughts as well. Mostly because the bases are like razors and the flaking
is far superior to later points from same site. FINISHED
The large gray chert, corner notched is heavily ground.
The LeCroy's surly date the site to at least 8500bp.
#2 could pass for Folsom imho.
Zuma
I will check out Appomattox.
Have you and Rex hooked up yet?
there are two knappins coming up New River and Thunder Mt.
Are you going?

Title: Re: Projectile Info
Post by: Zuma on August 30, 2018, 10:52:10 am

Here is a photo of other or later points. Pretty shaby as you mention
in comparison Keith.