Bannerstone preform

[dognose]

A possible double crescent bannerstone made of slate. Its been rough shaped by flaking and pecking.

it appears that the polishing had been started, one area does have some polishing

 

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[H.P.]

I believe it is a banner in the making, ready for drilling..a nice piece for sure.

 

[uniface]

A RARE relic indeed !

 

[Relicgrubber]

Nice save. It’s nice to see part of the processes in making a banner. congrats!

 

[Tdog]

I believe it is a banner preform! Nice.

 

[Buckleberry]

Nice big ole' dogbone banner preform! Early stage artifacts have so much to teach!

 

[joshuaream]

I love it! I think you are spot on about it being a double crescent preform. Decently thick in the middle?

 

[antmike915]

Excellent

 

[ToddsPoint]

Since drilling is a critical step that can fail it's usually done at this stage before any final shaping. Why waste time shaping not knowing if the perforation will be successful. Gary

 

[dognose]

Its pretty hefty in the middle area area