Recent Finds 3/12

[Th3rty7]

Well the rain finally stopped so I decided to hit my triangle spot after three inches of new rain. It was an exciting day of hunting, I found some points, beads, two hardstone pieces ( Hammerstone, Nuttingstone ) and an old deer or elk tine flaking tool(I think). Took a few in-situs and found a shelter / cave I was unaware of. HH

 

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[Felinepeachy]

VERY COOL FINDS!!!

I hate to ask this but, how do you know if an antler is old or new. I mean, how can you tell if it is one used as a tool as opposed to one broken off from some scuffle and laying around?

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Very nice looking finds Ryan. Three really nice Shell Disc Beads. Does the Antler piece show wear on the end? Congrats on the finds and on finding the nice looking shelter. You going to try to get permission to dig around in it?

 

[Th3rty7]

Here's the backside of the tine. I probably should have said possible flaking tool, but because of the patina, condition, lack of marrow and most importantly imo the association in which it was found I think it's a flaking tool. It does have slight wear at the tip, it's subtle but you can feel it.


Appreciate the comments.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

I thought from what I could see in the 1st picture of it that it had wear on the tip. I'm sure you're right and it was utilized as a flaking tool. Most of the pieces we find on our sites show evidence of being used as Flakers.

 

[in.rockhntr]

I thought from what I could see in the 1st picture of it that it had wear on the tip. I'm sure you're right and it was utilized as a flaking tool. Most of the pieces we find on our sites show evidence of being used as Flakers.

What a great day you had there. The bone piece looks ground down to a point to me and definately a tool, but I'm no expert. Love them shots out in the field. Wish I'd taken some back in the day.

 

[Th3rty7]

VERY COOL FINDS!!!

I hate to ask this but, how do you know if an antler is old or new. I mean, how can you tell if it is one used as a tool as opposed to one broken off from some scuffle and laying around?

The most important factor imo is context in which it was found. Signs of usewear is key to determining if it's an artifact or just a natural geofact. Hope that helps some. Nothing wrong with asking questions, they help us learn.

 

[Th3rty7]

I thought from what I could see in the 1st picture of it that it had wear on the tip. I'm sure you're right and it was utilized as a flaking tool. Most of the pieces we find on our sites show evidence of being used as Flakers.

Good eye, it has a worn down groove like you see on some pressure flaking tools and other subtle signs of usewear.

 

[Th3rty7]

I thought from what I could see in the 1st picture of it that it had wear on the tip. I'm sure you're right and it was utilized as a flaking tool. Most of the pieces we find on our sites show evidence of being used as Flakers.

What a great day you had there. The bone piece looks ground down to a point to me and definately a tool, but I'm no expert. Love them shots out in the field. Wish I'd taken some back in the day.

Thanks, I appreciate your opinion.

 

[creek astronaut]

nice finds bro,nice lil triangle spot you have there.i like those beads.

 

[theviking]

Great hunt. Very cool tine flaking tool, interesting shelter also. Thanks for the view.

 

[Get-the-point]

Great finds man.............Makes ya wonder if the rest of the necklace is around there. Two in one spot I think it is highly likely there could be more in that spot. Nice antler billet and nice triangles. That looks like the same flint i find up my way. That shelter is looking like a new dig in the making........PALEO,PALEO,PALEO................I can hear it...............That would be sweet to see a fine Redstone pulled out of that shelter.................................Get diggin brotha!!!...........................GTP

 

[choo]

Nice finds Thirty7, looks like you find quite a variety on your site, nice insitus too.