Outre passe flaking ?

[painterx7]

FOund this little bi face and thought this flaking looked old what are your thoughts and some other pieces I found thanks

 

[Neanderthal]

The chocolate piece in photos 1&3 do have some Outre Passe (Transverse) flaking. One of the biggest myths perpetuated is that Paleo-Indians had a monopoly on this methodology. They didn't. In fact, I have noticed far later (Mississippian) using it as much, if not more, than anyone - at least in this part of the country.

 

[painterx7]

The chocolate piece in photos 1&3 do have some Outre Passe (Transverse) flaking. One of the biggest myths perpetuated is that Paleo-Indians had a monopoly on this methodology. They didn't. In fact, I have noticed far later (Mississippian) using it as much, if not more, than anyone - at least in this part of the country.

Thank you that last bit of information explains a lot . I believe your right

 

[rock]

#4 is a nice looking tool. Is it unifaced?

 

[painterx7]

#4 is a nice looking tool. Is it unifaced?

thanks no it's bid ace but thick like a chisel ?

 

[rock]

Nice array of tools you had a good day

 

[painterx7]

Thank you rock

 

[joshuaream]

Matt is 100% correct.

Clovis makers did use it extensively, but they didn't have a monopoly on it. Can you post some more pictures of the piece with the overshots? Other side, thickness, etc.

 

[painterx7]

Yes here you go