Central States show #3

[Blackfoot58]

I was a little surprised at how many items had been purchased and added to displays. I thought they would be mostly “finds” found by the displayer. The octagonal frame has some striped stones that I really liked.
Found in Missouri, I’m told

 

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[robertk]

Those striped ones are really nice. Must be from a different part of Missouri -- I've never seen any like that around here.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Those striped ones are really nice. Must be from a different part of Missouri -- I've never seen any like that around here.

I had trouble understanding the woman. I think she said Ozarks area. But she was barely audible.

 

[robertk]

Ozarks is my area (the southwest corner of the state, as well as the northwest part of Arkansas). There's also a town called Ozark. I've seen some nice private collections around here but never any striped ones like that. It would definitely be cool to find some.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Ozarks is my area (the southwest corner of the state, as well as the northwest part of Arkansas). There's also a town called Ozark. I've seen some nice private collections around here but never any striped ones like that. It would definitely be cool to find some.

I have some ground northwest of Mountain Home. I like that area.

 

[dognose]

Mosarkite is an interesting flint.

In the 40s through 80s larger points like in that frame could still be found. I know, I found some. Now days those larger points would be a very rare find I think. Many of the old time collections come in the market through auctions or a private sale are highly collectable.

Back in the 80s I showed almost 100% personal finds, and never won an award.
I lost a personal find contest when I submitted a personal find Attica Chert clovis.

I think some shows I attend are 50/50. 50 percent collectors who don't relic hunt, but purchase; and 50 percent relic collector hunter.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Mozarkite is found in west central MO. South of MO River and west of Lake of the Ozarks. Around Lincoln in Benton Co.
It’s the state gem stone if I remember right. I’ve seen mozarkite that is much more colorful than the striped points in frame. Some is maroon pink and white striped.

 

[Older The Better]

I could believe the Missouri, I haven’t seen any bulls eye but I find lots of flakes of that striped stuff here in south east Kansas just outside ozarks area I know I have better examples but they are buried somewhere here’s some recent flakes of similar stuff

Here’s maybe some better ones, sorry for quality don’t want to spam the post

 

[robertk]

Mozarkite is found in west central MO. South of MO River and west of Lake of the Ozarks. Around Lincoln in Benton Co.
It’s the state gem stone if I remember right. I’ve seen mozarkite that is much more colorful than the striped points in frame. Some is maroon pink and white striped.

Neat! I didn't know that (and you'd think I would, given where I live...). Thanks!