4 1/2 inch Big Black Beauty

[eastTNJoe]

I got out today after church and was lucky to find this guy. I would love suggestions about the point type. It is 4.5 inches in length and the longest I've ever found.


A bit blurry, but this is the in situ pic.

 

[1942 merc]

I am willing to bet that is a spear point . To heavy to shoot but could be thrown . Nice find .

 

[Rege-PA]

Tuff one. My opinion is Mulberry Creek, Mid Archaic to Woodland, 5000-3000 BP, could also be a Little Bear Creek, Late Archaic to late Woodland, 4000-1500 BP. Both have similar stems and flaking and are found in your area. Nice gift from the big guy!

 

[Americus]

That is a killer! Love the insitu. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Mrtodd]

Looks like one sticking out of the bank...top right

 

[willjo]

Nice one looks like the coolest place to look in the water.

 

[dts52]

Fantastic find!
dts

 

[scruggs]

Beautiful find you made!

 

[eastTNJoe]

Tuff one. My opinion is Mulberry Creek, Mid Archaic to Woodland, 5000-3000 BP, could also be a Little Bear Creek, Late Archaic to late Woodland, 4000-1500 BP. Both have similar stems and flaking and are found in your area. Nice gift from the big guy!

I looked up those types and Little Bear Creek does seem like a possibility...thanks!

 

[ptsofnc]

A year making find! Congrats!

 

[NCPeaches]

That's an awesome find! Are those shells that I see there? Could it be a midden?

 

[eastTNJoe]

That's an awesome find! Are those shells that I see there? Could it be a midden?

I don't think so, but I'll visit this spot again for sure.

 

[Tnmountains]

I wanted to say Pickwick but could be a sharpened ledbetter or Little bear creek. That is a great one Joe. I am happy for you!
Is there a little snap on one side of the base. I am betting it was made that way.
Do I need to come hunt up you way?

 

[eastTNJoe]

I wanted to say Pickwick but could be a sharpened ledbetter or Little bear creek. That is a great one Joe. I am happy for you!
Is there a little snap on one side of the base. I am betting it was made that way.
Do I need to come hunt up you way?

Come hunt up here anytime friend! Just call me and I'm there.
I thought pickwick when I first picked it up and gasped...but as you know...majority of the stuff around here never fits a type perfectly...not sure about the base...it has a rind and it is "roughly" made.

 

[old digger]

Cool Find!

Looks like the material is a deep black obsidian?

 

[BagLady]

Wow! Nice find! I haven't found any unbroken points in 2 years. Now it's too hot and dry to go. I'm so jealous.

 

[Bow Only]

It's a Woodland point made of chert. Nice find.

 

[rock]

That type of flint has so many inclusions in it it is amazing it is whole at 4.5 inches, what a beast, congrats

 

[eastTNJoe]

That type of flint has so many inclusions in it it is amazing it is whole at 4.5 inches, what a beast, congrats

Thanks Rock...that probably explains why I have found several broken bases in that material. It isn't the prettiest point ever made but the length helps hide that fact.

 

[Tnmountains]

Come hunt up here anytime friend! Just call me and I'm there.
I thought pickwick when I first picked it up and gasped...but as you know...majority of the stuff around here never fits a type perfectly...not sure about the base...it has a rind and it is "roughly" made.

You are a generous person to offer that Joe. I will have to think back long and hard but there is actually a couple of faint shell midens up your way. I think the giant point is great and I would be happy happy! Bet your Dad about fell over when he saw it.
Be safe!