Obsidian finds

[CHUDs]

These were found on a friends ranch on the eastern Sierra slopes. Many broke pieces but a nice mix of scrapers and lamellar blades too. This is also the first time I found a whole obsidian point! An Elko side notch I believe. My wife found the contracting stem base which though incomplete, is still awesome! The tip above it is not the same piece, I just set it up that way to show her what it would have looked like. The big piece is a mystery to me. It looks like a claw… but what could it be, a big scraper or skinning knife? It looks like it’s edges have been worn down by the elements a bit. As always, input is appreciated. Thanks!

 

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[southfork]

Nice finds that east side high desert is a great place to hunt most of those old ranches are sitting on camps.

 

[CHUDs]

Nice finds that east side high desert is a great place to hunt most of those old ranches are sitting on camps.

There was a four day storm in the high country that sent a bit of water down too. It kind of gave the area a freshening up.

 

[southfork]

These were found on a friends ranch on the eastern Sierra slopes. Many broke pieces but a nice mix of scrapers and lamellar blades too. This is also the first time I found a whole obsidian point! An Elko side notch I believe. My wife found the contracting stem base which though incomplete, is still awesome! The tip above it is not the same piece, I just set it up that way to show her what it would have looked like. The big piece is a mystery to me. It looks like a claw… but what could it be, a big scraper or skinning knife? It looks like it’s edges have been worn down by the elements a bit. As always, input is appreciated. Thanks!

The curved Knife / Scraper tool is a nice find

 

[CHUDs]

The curved Knife / Scraper tool is a nice find

Thanks, it was sitting on the edge of a little creek looking like it just washed out. I’ve never seen anything like it.

 

[MAMucker]

Love that obsidian and the Elko. That’s such a recognizable type in that material. (Reference books and websites)
Congrats on those finds!

 

[PickTime]

Fantastic finds, WTG!

 

[Older The Better]

I don’t know if it’s as pretty when it’s common to the area but I think obsidian points are a notch above most flints still a little behind the crystal points. Thanks for sharing

 

[CHUDs]

I don’t know if it’s as pretty when it’s common to the area but I think obsidian points are a notch above most flints still a little behind the crystal points. Thanks for sharing

A crystal point is definitely huge on my bucket list but some of the obsidian flakes Ive found would’ve made absolutely gorgeous points.