I have a question

CreekSide

Silver Member
Jan 31, 2023
2,955
8,559

Attachments

  • IMG_4148.png
    IMG_4148.png
    1.1 MB · Views: 36
  • IMG_4151.jpeg
    IMG_4151.jpeg
    37.5 KB · Views: 34
  • IMG_4152.jpeg
    IMG_4152.jpeg
    19 KB · Views: 34
Upvote 3
It could simply be the shape of the preform. They may have been maximizing overall length with no perceived benefit of an even base..
 

That's interesting. They all have the same angle on the one side. Were they found in the same area? May just be a characteristic of the maker
 

That's interesting. They all have the same angle on the one side. Were they found in the same area? May just be a characteristic of the maker
No 3 different creeks miles apart. Great question though
 

it possible that the quartz material tended to knap difficult resulting in the different size base tang.

quartz is notorious for being difficult to knap.

Of course they could have been made by the same individual. who had a bad eye and neck, so he bent his head to the left and tended to hold the preform in a specific manner that resulted in an asymmetric basal area of the point. Coult be.
 

it possible that the quartz material tended to knap difficult resulting in the different size base tang.

quartz is notorious for being difficult to knap.

Of course they could have been made by the same individual. who had a bad eye and neck, so he bent his head to the left and tended to hold the preform in a specific manner that resulted in an asymmetric basal area of the point. Coult be.
🤣
 

I think it is just due to difficulty in knapping the quartz stone, not a style or intentional method.
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top