Fraser river

[D.E.A.P.]

Just a few from the last couple of years.
Since I'm new I thought I would just share a few when I get a chance.

 

[EricTheCat]

Welcome to the forum, DEAP. You must have quite a collection. Thank you for sharing! What is that last piece?

 

[joshuaream]

Wow, I think you might have the world record for most Fraser River Jade celts/adzes found. I have a couple of them I've bought over the years, a buddy found one while fishing, and that started it for me.

Here's my biggest, all the rest are little dinky ones. Nothing compares to a personal find, but figured you might appreciate it more than most people.

 

[old digger]

Welcome to TNET! Looks like you have some mighty fine artifacts. Well Gone!

 

[Americus]

Those are very nice. Thanks for sharing.

 

[D.E.A.P.]

What a great artifact Josh. Beautiful! I have a couple more of those ill post another time.
Thanks

 

[Tnmountains]

Beautiful ! In picture # 9 the celt. Is their a particular name for that style of celt? Thank you for sharing and welcome to the forum.

 

[D.E.A.P.]

Eric, The last piece is I believe part of a stone pipe.

 

[unclemac]

those nephrite pieces are amazing

 

[D.E.A.P.]

I have not known number nine by anything other than a chisel I could be wrong?
For working on cedar trees and taking planks off I believe? And possibly for working in a dugout canoe.

 

[unclemac]

you NEED this book

http://www.amazon.com/Artifacts-Northwest-Indians-Hilary-Stewart/dp/0919654010/?tag=treasurenet01-20

this looks good too...but i do not have it, so can only recommend it based on the author.

 

[D.E.A.P.]

Thanks Mac I either have that one or loaned it out quite a few years ago and didn't get it back. I would have to check in my library but I have read it. Excellent book
I really like Hillary Stewart's books. When I go to used bookstores I always look for them.

 

[unclemac]

Her books have really gone up in price since she passed away too. What other PNW titles would you suggest?

 

[Bass]

Those are some great finds

 

[D.E.A.P.]

Hey unclemac, here is one by Hillary. I know there are more, but it's the only one I could find. Others packed away. And a couple of others I like. Not PNW but good.

 

[PaDirtDigger]

Awesome items... My friend collected some material from that area... I hope i can get a picture of the celt....

Btw... The celt he has is new, but from that material he picked from a creek

 

[unclemac]

thanks for the info....hey...is the museum in Victoria is good as I remember it for PNW artifacts and info?...It has been a long time.

 

[D.E.A.P.]

I haven't been to that one. When I travel I try to go to all of the museums I can. UBC is incredible. One of the best.
Steve