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Some interesting pieces...

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:16 am
by Gunstock Jack
These are all framed together but I have no idea if they are from the same area of the US or what their history might be. The first is obviously a Folsom point, but it doesn't have the flutes common to that type of point; it is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in length. The first thunderbird is about 4+ inches and the second about 6+ in. The next two points are maybe 1 to 1 1/2 in. and the large spear is approximately 6+ inches. (AA batteries are close to 2 inches in length) Are these authentic? Can anyone shed any light on these items?

Re: Some interesting pieces...

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:58 am
by tjmurphy
Those are really cool Barry. Got to be careful though, there are knappers (is that what they are called?) today making really great repros. Watched a guy down in Estill County, Ky. chip out a point in about 15 minutes.

Re: Some interesting pieces...

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:10 am
by ouhunter
Hi Barry, I have collected points for many years but only in the Southeastern Oklahoma area and in my honest opinion I would say they have been knapped by someone post 1900's to modern. But I'm no expert by any means ::shrug:: I have seen many Indian artifacts and most that looks like the ones pictured are reproduced. Many people were taught point knapping by the Native Indians years ago. I know the Indians would use the most perfect points or artifact as gifts, trading pieces, so they could be true pieces ::tu:: . I do know one thing they are some Awesome pieces you have there!! ::ds:: ::ds:: Someone took some time to make those beautiful pieces ::nod:: I'll look around and see if I can find some info about them for ya ::tu::

Thank you for share those pix ::tu::

Terry