Western Oklahoma Flint

[docmann]

Had a good day on Julty 5th after the nice rains of the 4th. The flint seemed to be sitting up nicely, and the field I was in yielded four points within about an hour and a half. Notice also the rather large pottery fragment. Hope to post more photos later, but for now, I'm back in the field.
Docmann

 

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[lokkenpa]

Nice flint pieces Doc! What do you think the big pottery piece goes too??

 

[docmann]

Lokkenpa, It appears to be the top part of a clay pot. The upper part would be the lip or rim, and the lower part would be part of the body or reservoir section of the container. It makes a bit more sense if you can hold it. I find a lot of pottery fragments, but never one that big. I'd like to find more of this one, and since it was really off the plowed section of the field, I might just get lucky. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for the response,
Docmann

 

[sharpshooter]

Hey Doc,

did ya find any more of them broken rocks?

I got sum holes in me yard and could use sum a those to fill em with; or mebbe use em in my slingshot.

 

[docmann]

Na, it would take to long filling up the holes with those precious stones. However, you could take a couple of those noisy boxes that beep and shove them in real nice and compact. Your back would feel better. Besides, you might enjoy that sense of "man vs. wilderness" instead of using all of that technology. By the way, I've got a few more of those old broken rocks to show you. Feast your eyes on the following. The first is a punch or awl. Nice and sharp. I'm thinking of using this on my next circumcision. Next, offer your opinion on this little piece. It appears to have been hexagonal with a hole near the center. It's not flint, but a very hard rock. Perhaps an ornament or ceremonial piece? Finally, wrap your psyche around this small flint celt. It's not a smooth as the hematite celts in my collection, but a great little piece all the same. Best of all, the pieces were found without the help of those darn noisy boxes. I'd strongly recommend piling up all of those loud things and calling the Salvation Army for pickup. Back to nature and leave the electronics for the video gamers.