Finds of a life time today

[Neogeo]

My feet still havent touched the ground yet!

 

[RPG]

Geo...You da man. Congrats on the banner. Kinda figured this one would end up there.
Randy

 

[Trond]

Fantastic finds....

 

[Marchas45]

Awesome looking finds, congrats on the banner.

 

[Neogeo]

Sweet....Thank you to all the folks that helped me get them there. ...Geo

 

[Old Dog]

I don't think I have ever seen a corner tang drill before !
Outdamnstanding !!!

Congrats on your banner find.
Certainly worthy of such distinguished recognition !

Thom

 

[buckshot]

Great finds, The drills are very nice examples. For sure the Corner Tang Drill. Congrats on the Banner!!!

 

[naturegirl]

That's corner-tang is so pretty! mucho congrads! I bet lots of tree stumps get dug up now.

naturegirl

 

[mickfish]

Thriller of a Driller Awesome

 

[dneyedli@res1.mts.net]

Beautiful! I'm still trying to find a decent drill. What material is that made out of? I can see why your feet are off the ground. What a day you had!
It is nice to see some real history on the banner!
Dave

 

[Eddie Lomax]

Can someone tell me why I can't see these pics? All I see are red x's.

 

[jamey]

wow,that is very neat,glad you got the banner also jamey

 

[creeper71]

for people who don't know about points can someone please explain why this is on the banner an approx value? thanks

 

[Detectingfreak]

Very nice find!!!!

 

[RPG]

for people who don't know about points can someone please explain why this is on the banner an approx value? thanks

I'm not sure about value as I don't buy or sell anything, but I'm sure a pretty penny. It is however a very rare find. There are very few corner tang drills that have ever been found. This one is museum quality. Maybe someone that knows more about them will chime in.
Randy

 

[Sniffy]

Hi how are ya Hi how are ya...Awesome flint.

 

[savant365]

Congrats on the banner Neogeo, it's very well deserved. I am really a novice when it comes to native American artifacts, how would this "corner tang" be attached to something and what would they have used it for. I know its called a drill but what did they "drill" with it and how would it have worked becauce the handle/shaft that it was attached to would have been offset? I would think it would need to be in a straight line with the handle to get good leverage with it?

HH Charlie

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

Can someone tell me why I can't see these pics? All I see are red x's.

I don't know for sure why you can't see them but you could try...

Right click on the mouse and see if it will give you the option to "show picture" and click on that.... Hope it works!

DANGLANGLEY

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

Awesome finds.... I am another that has never seen a corner notched drill before. WOW!!!!!

Congratulations on the BANNER!

DANGLANGLEY

 

[Neogeo]

WoW thanx for all the kind words ya'll...I have seen them in books,and have heard of THAT GUY who found one digging right where you are now..kinda thing,but never expected to find one..So I guess I am that guy now..lol
I can't be of any help with the use part.Alot of folks have alot of theorys on drill use,and corner tang hafting.And is a thread in it's self.
I.M.O. The tang was used for attaching a leather carrying thong,The drill....huh....Punch, buttin,hair pin,marrow gettin at tool?I think they all could be right.

 

[Born Free]

For those of us less knowledgeable about arrowheads but think they're totally rad, about how old are the ones that you found?