Heres a Favorite!

[IlliniGuy]

Here's a Favorite!

Here is a favorite point a found some years back. I am going to call the material unknown, maybe Glacial till. It measures almost 2 3/4 inches from Central Illinois.

 

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[Americus]

I can certainly see why it is a favorite! Thanks for sharing.

 

[larson1951]

Here is a favorite point a found some years back. I am going to call the material unknown, maybe Glacial till. It measures almost 2 3/4 inches from Central Illinois. View attachment 716775View attachment 716776View attachment 716777

that is real nice
are these pieces that measure about 3 inches knives or atlatl points or?

i have an awful time finding things of that size where i look?

 

[IlliniGuy]

Thanks Larson. As far as its use, that is a good question and I am not sure of the answer. I think it was an atlatl dart point. I am basing this on its thickness, although the hafting area seems a bit wide for a dart. It is cracker thin....about 6 mm. I would be interested what others think.

 

[rock]

Perfect looking point rite there. A frame center piece for sure.

 

[IlliniGuy]

Thanks Rock. Actually, it is a little left of center lol

 

[old digger]

Beautiful point! Looks similar to a St Charles Dovetail, or Thebes. Just a guess?

 

[IlliniGuy]

Beautiful point! Looks similar to a St Charles Dovetail, or Thebes. Just a guess?

I always thought of it as a Dove but Neanderthal ID'd it on another forum as a Jordan. Relative of the Dove but not beveled.

 

[Tnmountains]

Neanderthal is good. I agree with Rock. A centerpiece in any collection.

 

[wells]

Super nice ! the material LOOKS like flintridge.

 

[flinthunter]

Nice piece. Not the normal colors but could be starved rock chert.

 

[StevefromMissouri]

I love it. Great piece and thanks for sharing.

 

[scotto]

Man that sucker is a screamer. Beautiful piece.

 

[SOHIO]

killer

 

[wells]

Both sides are awesome ! !