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[hbrown22]

Husband found this today. Can't tell in the Overstreet guide what it could be, flaking doesn't match similar shapes. Any help would be appreciated! BTW, location is north Middle TN.

 

[Hognutz]

I like the way they worked it! Is the flat edge broke or was it made that way.

 

[painterx7]

Looks like a broken adena blade but not sure it sure would of been a killer but still a very very nice artifact nice find !!!!!

 

[hbrown22]

I like the way they worked it! Is the flat edge broke or was it made that way.

Yes, it's broke Really surprises me that the tip survived.

 

[rock]

Well by the flaking on the one side I would say it is older than Woodland period. Its a shame it is broken it looks as if it would of been a oval knife to me with a graver type tip. Looks Archaic or even a little older. Nice find

 

[The Grim Reaper]

It has the general overall shape of a Turkeytail. I would keep an eye on the spot you found it and see if any more pieces pop up. It could be part of a Cache that was ceremoniously killed.

 

[painterx7]

It has the general overall shape of a Turkeytail. I would keep an eye on the spot you found it and see if any more pieces pop up. It could be part of a Cache that was ceremoniously killed.

I've heard of them doing so . Is it true they would break them ??

 

[hbrown22]

Thanks everyone! It drives me absolutely crazy that I can't find anything online about the history of the area. All I can find is modern/historical. This place is a hot spot and has been for decades. We also have farmers stopping and telling us how they found items when they were kids. Even the Overstreet guide has several examples from Robertson County, I just can't pin down anything!! We never walk away empty handed.

 

[hbrown22]

Painterx7-have you found online history on your area?

 

[Sheperdess]

I think the old timers know more actual history than the books. Hunt up somebody in their 90's and have a good old sit down visit with them. Pick their brain to see what they remember about the older people mentioning when they were young. There is so much lost history.

 

[GatorBoy]

You're going to want to search archaeological reports and possibly your local Historical Society website... Things of that nature.. Sometimes your state's Museum of Natural History will have a good website.

 

[painterx7]

Painterx7-have you found online history on your area?

Gator has good advice and yes there are some places I can find info but you must remember there isn't much info on our areas past a certain time frame . The best information you can find is the rocks you pick up or others have found . Talking to old timers and farmers is a great way to learn your area !!! You just won't find lots of information past the mound builders . What archeologist have discovered is just about the main source of information on earlier time frames . But I know your area is like mine so you can bet the bank there were people in your area from paleo to present time

 

[painterx7]

I think the old timers know more actual history than the books. Hunt up somebody in their 90's and have a good old sit down visit with them. Pick their brain to see what they remember about the older people mentioning when they were young. There is so much lost history.

I agree 100 percent !!!!!

 

[monsterrack]

Nice blade