thoughts on this base?

[eastTNJoe]

I went out today and found this base. I thought it might be pretty old, but I know it is tough to say when you only are looking at 1/3 of the point. I'd appreciate input from you guys as to a possible ID.

 

[rock]

Hard for me to say but bet it would of been a fine 1 if it was whole.

 

[eastTNJoe]

Thanks Rock...I agree...most of the stuff I find with similar bases are real small around here.

Hard for me to say but bet it would of been a fine 1 if it was whole.

 

[old digger]

That is a real ''heartbreaker''. Around here I believe that that would be in the paleo category. I would go back when I had the time and see if I could find the other half.

 

[Mrdigz]

Could be Clovis. How big is it?

 

[dts52]

That really is a heartbreaker. Nice find though.
dts

 

[Bow Only]

To me, it looks like a point that was broken during manufacture. The cortex makes it a little tough on type but there is ample room on the base for a nipple to make a flute. It's not ground but could be paleo that just wasn't finished because he broke it.

 

[eastTNJoe]

Could be Clovis. How big is it?

about an inch long and wide.

 

[Mrdigz]

I agree, it's almost impossible to say with any kind of certainty it's Clovis.
I'm just guessing from what I've seen and collected. It also looks like some Cumberland points. It's a cool find but without the rest it's just an educated guess. Post if you happen to find the other half!!!!

 

[Tnmountains]

You might also consider Copena as they are common in that area.
How you doing Joe?

 

[eastTNJoe]

I had thought about Copena too...haven't found one yet, but hope to soon! I'm staying busy, but trying to sneak in hunts when I can.

You might also consider Copena as they are common in that area.
How you doing Joe?

 

[Tnmountains]

I had thought about Copena too...haven't found one yet, but hope to soon! I'm staying busy, but trying to sneak in hunts when I can.

Yep your neighbors said they saw you the other day sneaking in one . I said 'Nothing"! We found a place down from you a couple year ago that was nothing but Copena. They can be a large blade. This forum I.D this one as a Copena but they can have a curved base as well. I might have some like that.

 

[eastTNJoe]

Yep your neighbors said they saw you the other day sneaking in one . I said 'Nothing"! We found a place down from you a couple year ago that was nothing but Copena. They can be a large blade. This forum I.D this one as a Copena but they can have a curved base as well. I might have some like that.


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Sometimes when the work is done and the kids are napping...I sneak out for a spell. The neighbors can always join me! You too for that matter!
That blade in the pic is sweet.

 

[Tnmountains]

I tried to get them to go years ago. They care nothing about it. It is all yours and your Dads. I might join you one day though : ) You have done well in your hunts.

 

[BagLady]

That really is a nice base. The rest of it would have been amazing.
I was told years ago, that sometimes when an indian or tribe moved, they would purposely break a cache of points/spearheads etc, so they wouldn't have to carry them, and nobody else could use them against them.
Don't know if that info was true or not.