My son found a Clovis today!

Kantuckkeean

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Howdy Y'all,

So my two sons and I decided to go hunting in the field where I found that little red one yesterday. I looked for the possible stem that sandchip mentioned but couldn’t find anything. We didn’t find anything worthwhile but it was fun walking around. We hiked across the field and over a bridge to get to the other side of the creek. We walked some hills and gullies but didn’t find anything. My younger son wanted to go home but I convinced them to check one more spot before heading back to the house. My older son spotted a point sticking out of the dirt. He knows to leave them until I get a photo and after I did, I told him to pull it straight out. When he did, I saw the base and immediately thought “Clovis!” I couldn’t believe it because it’s been a no-till field for at least 12 years. It measures 1 7/16”long by ¾” wide at the base. I just ran it under the faucet and gently rubbed some of the dirt off… didn’t even give it the vigorous toothbrush treatment that most of our artifacts get. It’s semi-translucent but the photos don’t quite get it. He was thrilled, so we went back to look around a bit more but didn’t find anything but flakes. Decided to go mushroom hunting but there were none to be found. It was a beautiful day to be out walking around.

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Kindest regards,
Kantuck
 

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fishstick

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SUPER CONGRATZ to you and your boys on a find that doesn't show their true beauty near enuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Banner x2 ( the find and the joy to be with the boys)
 

Tony in SC

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Great point!! Always good to get out with the boys. I miss those days.
 

welsbury

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Outstanding find,kudos to your son for finding a point few do. And to be there together is a lifetime memory too. Good looking piece,thin nice material-lucky dog
 

dognose

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Great find - Congratulations.

A relic hunt and that find like that builds memories.

I am very happy for you and your sons.
 

Tnmountains

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Well that sure brightens everyone day. Your son will be hooked bad now. Hope he reads this thread and tell him congratulations! Yee-Haaa !
 

old digger

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Congratulations to your son! Awesome find. :icon_thumleft:
 

choo

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Congrats to you & your sons! That’s a sweet little Clovis!
 

ToddsPoint

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Great find. Clovis...no doubt. Material? Could have come from a LONG way away. Looks a bit like a type of glacial till material I've found. Also, it looks like they fluted it at least twice on each side. Look up "Enterline Fluting Technique". Gary
 

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diggingthe1

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What a great point! The best finds are when you are with family!!! You can really spend a long time looking for one of those without finding one. Congrats!
 

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