my most favorite jaw notch arrow point

[larson1951]

this the best jaw notched point i have found so far
i always think an old woman made it and that she was about the best flint knapper in the mandan culture

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Yeah, that ones pretty sweet. I those type that have that little "tit" coming off one side of the base. Those are cool.

Steve, did you get my address? If not I'll send it again.

 

[flintdigger]

That is really a nice point Steve, a real beauty for sure. That is just about as perfect as they get.

 

[Martingeetars]

I truely think some of those are useful works of art! Outstanding!

 

[joshuaream]

A beautiful piece, the quality and workmanship is amazing.

It's easy to over interpret stuff about points, but you are right, I can imagine an older skilled knapper making that one. The original maker probably wasn't rushed to make it; they picked a particularly nice piece of material, sat down somewhere in the warm sun and just took their time. I bet the arrow that it was hafted on was equally well made.

Likewise, I've found a lot of common tools that show field repairs of just a couple of quick whacks to bring back an edge. I always picture someone standing out in rain, ready to go home for the day, not really happy that his tool broke. (If you've ever changed a flat tire in the rain, you get the feeling.)

 

[JUNKYARD DOG]

all I can say is "COOL" I think thats the nicest point I have seen... wes

 

[Americus]

That is an awesome point. Thanks for sharing.

 

[rginn]

My that is very nice. Very similar to the Wa$hita points we find in Oklahoma. Why do you think a woman made it, as that was not really their job?