Any thoughts on these

[darryl]

Hey gator here's the pics- I found these in 1981-1990- I wish I could do nuttin but hunt heads - any help in identifying would be appreciated- they were found in the Mississippi mud- pearl river county- found from topical to 23-24 inches.

 

[darryl]

Hey gator here's the pics- I found these in 1981-1990- I wish I could do nuttin but hunt heads - any help in identifying would be appreciated- they were found in the Mississippi mud- pearl river county- found from topical to 23-24 inches.

Here they are gator- I have a lot more that was found in same location.

 

[rock]

Some nice ones rite there. Field hunting or water?

 

[darryl]

Some nice ones rite there. Field hunting or water?

All of these were found on a high spot not far from a water source ( little underground streams).

 

[rock]

Cool! I have noticed when hunting they seemed to pick the highest ground to camp on for their homes. I guess that is so they could see from all directions.

 

[darryl]

Cool! I have noticed when hunting they seemed to pick the highest ground to camp on for their homes. I guess that is so they could see from all directions.

I think you have a point there- I think I have at least 200 pieces that were found in that area.

 

[GatorBoy]

Nice stuff for sure.. good assortment. Scrapers, blades, points a drill.. I'm not very familiar with your area but judging by the stemmed points and the type of blades I would say most of that is archaic.that is except for what looks like a fluted point top center. please tell us what you already know so we dont start too far back at the begining.

 

[darryl]

Nice stuff for sure.. good assortment. Scrapers, blades, points a drill.. I'm not very familiar with your area but judging by the stemmed points and the type of blades I would say most of that is archaic.

That's what I'm thinking- been on the net and it's pointing to mid to late archaic- I'll post more tomorrow- I also found a couple of bannerstones but only found half of each one - thanks Gatorboy

 

[NC field hunter]

That's what I'm thinking- been on the net and it's pointing to mid to late archaic- I'll post more tomorrow- I also found a couple of bannerstones but only found half of each one - thanks Gatorboy

I'm thinking that you have at least one piece that predates archaic. The fluted one as Gator pointed out. I'm thinking Clovis there. I do not know if this only happens to me or not, but I always mistake woodland artifacts for paleo. The styles of the two seem similar to me.

 

[GatorBoy]

Can you post a close up of the point top center of first photo please..both sides.

 

[NC field hunter]

I'm thinking you are correct on this being archaic. It has no " ears" at the base like a Clovis. I'm not sure that is a flute or the color of the stone. I think this is a hafted blade or spear head. Half way up, it seems to sort of taper into a blade. Cool piece!

 

[darryl]

Can you post a close up of the point top center of first photo please..both sides.

I've always thought it to possibly be Paleo- but i didnt think the base was right.

 

[darryl]

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I've always thought it to possibly be Paleo- but i didnt think the base was right.

 

[GatorBoy]

Thanks for the photos.. I'm out at the moment and only have my phone. That sure looks interesting. Hopefully one of the guys on here can give some info. Some of them are professionals when it comes to typology.. that's not me.

 

[darryl]

I'm thinking that you have at least one piece that predates archaic. The fluted one as Gator pointed out. I'm thinking Clovis there. I do not know if this only happens to me or not, but I always mistake woodland artifacts for paleo. The styles of the two seem similar to me.

NC that's my problem also- they seem to have a lot if the same traits

 

[NC field hunter]

NC that's my problem also- they seem to have a lot if the same traits

They do. I'm thinking this one isn't paleo. Don't run with that, however. Could it be a hell gap point? It is interesting!

 

[darryl]

They do. I'm thinking this one isn't paleo. Don't run with that, however. Could it be a hell gap point? It is interesting!

It has some characteristics of Hell Gap- but I'm just not sure- but like you said " it is interesting "

 

[GatorBoy]

If you have the time I suggest you post it by itself with a title that says point ID. Help. Then add where you found it. It will get more attention that way.

 

[darryl]

If you have the time I suggest you post it by itself with a title that says point ID. Help. Then add where you found it. It will get more attention that way.

I'll do that-thanks Gator

 

[Tnmountains]

You found those a long time ago. What did the writing on them mean? If you can type your stemmers you will have the age.