Drilled hole examples.

[mainejman]

Here is a great example of a drilled hole in an artifact.I believe this to be either a broken gorget or whetstone.

These pictures demonstrate the technique of drilling from both sides

 

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[CreekSide]

I actually found a small Gorget last year. One end is broken and made from schist. My one and only so far.

 

[scruggs]

Here is a great example of a drilled hole in an artifact.I believe this to be either a broken gorget or whetstone.

These pictures demonstrate the technique of drilling from both sidesView attachment 2120171View attachment 2120172View attachment 2120173View attachment 2120174

They did it by hand almost as good as we could with our drills!

 

[scruggs]

I actually found a small Gorget last year. One end is broken and made from schist. My one and only so far.

Congratulations on your Gorget find!

 

[CreekSide]

Congratulations on your Gorget find!

Thanks I was surprised as to how small it was. Maybe I will post it soon again