More pics of my latest point

[jpitt1970]

Don't know how to update a post, so here are some more pics of this little gem. I am trying to show how thin it really is, but these pics don't really do it justice. This thing is literally as thin as a penny at it's thickest and soooo finely made.

 

[jpitt1970]

Hoping somebody can help me type this little guy, please.

Jon

 

[Tnmountains]

Hoping somebody can help me type this little guy, please.

Jon

Man that is well made. I am guessing jacks reef. Base is kinda like a stillwell but looks a little small for a stillwell. Ok, that is my guess without looking it up It is a very nice one to be sure.

 

[*Molly*]

Which state it was found in?
Its a beauty.

To update a thread, just go to that thread page, look on the top right of the page, its says "Modify" click it & you can change anything on there, even add to the title.

Molly.

 

[jpitt1970]

Thanx for the info Molly...it was found near Huntsville Alabama....I have this posted over on Son's site too, those guys are leaning more toward Big Sandy on this one

 

[jpitt1970]

Thanx for the info Molly...it was found near Huntsville Alabama....I have this posted over on Son's site too, those guys are leaning more toward Big Sandy on this one

I've never seen a Big Sandy that thin, B.S. usually have a median ridge, that's not a B.S. base/stem and that just isn't B.S. flaking. If that's an early point, it should have some basal grinding/smoothing. If so, I'd lean toward Palmer.

No basal grinding, quite sharp and uneven actually..could cut my finger if I rubbed to hard.

 

[wells]

bolen - maybe

 

[scotto]

Don't know what it is but a SWEET point!

 

[Tnmountains]

Big Sandy. Base is wider than the blade. Looks close. If it is Big Sandy its a nice one. Whatever the type is should grade very well. It is kinda weird it seem to want to fall into the kirk catagory. I may dig out some old racks and look for something similiar from 30 miles away. Got me curious as we can not say for sure.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

If I had found that here in southern Ohio I would call it a Jacks Reef, but being from Alabama I don't know what type it would be there.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

The thinness, unground base, and the notching is what make me think Jacks Reef.

 

[larson1951]

i love the pretty color
that is a good one!

 

[mainer]

Simply awesome, as usual/

 

[RichPA]

Good to see a thin one like that complete.

 

[flintdigger]

That is a awesome point. I agree it is great to see a thin one like that undamaged. Congratulations !!!

 

[Twitch]

I believe it's a late Woodland point, similar to or potentially even a Raccoon (sp?) side notch. It looks like Horse Creek chert but I'm not certain on that. Great point either way.

 

[riverrocks64]

looks like a kirk corner notch to me...or an out of place woodland bolen...just does'nt look like a palmer to me...whatever it is it is very nice

 

[Silver Eagle]

It is a corner notch no doubt.. As to which period??

Heres a link to check out, lots of good info here..


http://www.lithicsnet.com/lithinfo.html

 

[jpitt1970]

I believe it's a late Woodland point, similar to or potentially even a Raccoon (sp?) side notch. It looks like Horse Creek chert but I'm not certain on that. Great point either way.

I agree that it is probably woodland, I have found a few pieces of fiber tempered and shell tempered pottery in the area as well. Also got the small point I pictured in the 1st post w/in a few feet of this one. but then again you never know, I did find it on the river bank and it could have washed downstream from somewhere else

 

[joshuaream]

That is a beautiful piece! Congrats on such a nice find.