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[MackDigger]

Found this in my grandfathers things. We live right near the Susquehanna river in PA where there was a lot of Native American activity. Any info is appreciated, thanks in advance.

 

[mamabear]

is there any way you can find out where he found it? very nice piece

 

[MackDigger]

No there is not but he lived next to the Susquehanna his whole life so I'm assuming that it's from essentially our back yard.

 

[GatorBoy]

Nice one there.
There isn't alot of basal notched points from that area.
I would probably type that as an Eshback... 5,500- 3,500 BP.
(B.P. Before Present)

 

[rock]

cool point

 

[MackDigger]

Gator where do u think its from?

 

[GatorBoy]

It looks to me to match the material and style of basel notched points from right there in P.A.

 

[GatorBoy]

Pennsylvania Jasper comes in shades from orange to brown..grey to almost black.
Here is a few examples.

 

[MackDigger]

Nice! Thanks. Any estimate on value? Although I will not be selling it.

 

[GatorBoy]

I don't entertain dollar value on these items... sorry.

 

[yakker]

Nice piece there! Don't think about the $$ value. From what I can see, it's not perfect-- it has some damage to it. BUT, the material is great, and I think Gator Boy has it on type. You might try your hand at finding some of your own! And if you do, good luck- check that river. You're in the heart of things there. Yak