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It is a real treat for me to put this publication together. I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this project. I have received a lot of kudos from the artifact collecting community, but the real kudos goes to all of the collectors who have contributed. You are the folks walking the fields, creeks, desert sands and high mountains. Having the opportunity to share in what collectors are finding all across North America has been great.
In Situ is a free, not for profit, online publication featuring the “In Situ” finds of artifact collectors from across the North America. The goal at In Situ Online Publication is to support the artifact collecting community and its interests at large and to promote the hobby of artifact collecting in a responsible manner.
I have changed the overall layout of the publication. This has been done to enlarge and allow for more images, while trying to maintain a finished product that is 5 Meg or less in file size (I hope). This Issue is the largest to-date at 50+ pages. A special thanks for contributing to this publication goes to:
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SALTING FIELDS “They Planted Points”
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Shade Murray of Alabama
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Dave Ross of Florida
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Toni Hardie of British Columbia Canada
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Anthony Havens of Illinois
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Darrell Allen of Texas
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Larry of Oregon
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Michael Dolcini of California
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Mike Menichetti of Arkansas
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Jeff Stafford of Arkansas
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ASC of Washington
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Rick Burton of Texas
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Garry Weinmeister of Okalahoma
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Ezra Smith of Okalahoma
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Park Waller of Okalahoma
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Matt Jones of Okalahoma
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Chuck Newcomb of Illinois
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Travis Cobb of Texas
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Don Buhl of Virginia
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Bob Davidson of British Columbia Canada
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Robert J. Davis of Kentucky
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Chris Capley of Kentucky
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Eric Price of Arkansas (from Steve Colbert)
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Southern Caribbean Pipe (from Joshua Ream)
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Mysteries of China The Sanxingdui Archaeological Site Page 25
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Found by: Shade Murray - Alabama
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This Celt was found in a field after flood waters had receded. It has several plow scraps but no breaks. It is the first greenstone Celt I have ever found. I found it in May 2003 in Madison Co., Alabama. It is made from a polished greenstone and measures 5 ½” long. - Shade Murray 5
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This nice Kirk Corner Notch was found in a ditch-washout next to a large creek that empties into the river. I found it in March 2004 in Madison Co., Alabama. It is made from a Cream colored Chert and measures 2 3/4” long. - Shade Murray Kirk Corner Notch - Early to Middle Archaic 6
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This nice Cotaco Creek was found it in March 2004 in Morgan Co, Alabama. It is made from Dover Chert and measures 2 1/2” long. Cotaco Creek - Woodland
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Mud Creek - Late Archaic to Woodland
This Mud Creek was found it in March 2004 in Madison Co, Alabama. It is made from Grey flint and measures 2” long. - Shade Murray Photos by: Shade Murray
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This Newnan was found washing out of the banks of the Withlacoochee River in Citrus Co Florida on December 26, 2004. It’s made of a Local Chert, but I am not sure what it is called. - Dave Ross
Newnan - Middle Archaic
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Blue colored blade, it is water stained Coastal Plains Chert. Found August 27, 2005 in Citrus Co. Florida. - Dave Ross
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This little blade is made from Coastal Plains Chert. Found September 20, 2005 in Citrus Co. Florida. I believe this may be a Hernando Preform. - Dave Ross 9
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A nice Hardee Beveled made of heat treated Coastal Plains Chert. Found August 27, 2005 in Citrus Co. Florida. - Dave Ross
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Pictured is a Lafayette made of heat treated Coastal Plains Chert. Found August 27, 2005 in Citrus Co. Florida. - Dave Ross Hardee Beveled - Early to Mid. Archaic Lafayette - Late Archaic 10
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Shown in situ is a broken Adena. What makes this point interesting is that it is made out of Coral and has a large bluish colored bulls-eye. This point was found on September 20, 2005 in Citrus Co. Florida.
- Dave Ross
Adena - Late Archaic to Woodland 11
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A fantastic Hernando made of high grade Coastal Plains Chert. Found August 27, 2005 in Citrus Co. Florida. - Dave Ross
Hernando - Late Archaic
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Keatly Creek Site, Interior Plateau of British Columbia was a large pit house villages occupied continuously for more than 1,000 years. Shown in-situ is a small basalt dart point. - Tony Hardie Visit us at: http://www.bcartifacts.com 13
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SALTING FIELDS - “They Planted Points” By: David Heath The Artifact collecting community is not immune to this phenomenon. “Artifacts are planted all the time for collectors to find, often by relatives or friends just wanting the collector to have a good day,” writes Alex Przygoda of Jackson Galleries. “I've got a stack of similar situations and bizarre occurrences that have happened in the field, everything from guys finding Gray Ghosts in rivers, to electric pencil signed fakes found in caves, to a gentleman who has been pulling caches of Cumberlands, Clovises, Pinetrees, and other points out of a Rock Shelter that HE PURCHASED solely because of the 'fantastic pieces' that were being found there. From the Authenticator's point of view, he absolutely cannot believe the story presented to him by the 'finder'. As such, personal finds will invariably end up getting “killed” a small percentage of the time.”
A practice that has existed for almost as long as the science of Archaeology, “Salting” or the act of planting modern, fake or non-contextual artifacts has and still does occur more than people may like to think. Charles Dawson’s discovery of 1912 illustrates an early act of “salting” with the case of England’s “Piltdown Man.” Piltdown man was the archaeological sensation of the time. The discovery was dubbed the "missing link" between human and ape. Piltdown Man stood unquestioned for decades until increased scrutiny in the 1930s began to raise serious questions as to its authenticity. By the 1950’s, the Piltdown Man discovery had been thoroughly dismissed as a hoax.
“Planting of points, sadly, has been going on for a very long time,” writes Matt Rowe native of Okalahoma and administrator of Arrowheads1.com. “I've seen it occur over and over. Usually it happens when there are hard feelings between people about hunting certain spots, but sometimes it can happen for other reasons also. There was someone for years going around and tossing out quickie-plier points (mostly made of obsidian) in and around local dams and reservoirs. I know who this person was, they even admitted doing it and told me that they thought they were actually doing the people a favor, giving kids something to find, etc. After I explained how harmful it could be, they stopped immediately. Don't think you're immune to being the victim of a planted modern point, you aren't. I've seen it happen time after time. Sadly, it's an epidemic that can occur anywhere.”
Hilton (left), Dawson (Right) More recently, Archaeologists in Japan were surprised when a noted amateur archaeologist was photographed planting artifacts at a Paleolithic excavation site. The photographs were subsequently published on the front page of a leading national newspaper. This act of “Salting” raised questions about archaeological practices in Japan. Often press conferences and headlines take precedence over scientific publications in the announcing of discoveries. As a result, the discoveries receive little critical scrutiny or scholarly debate before or after their announcement.
Early in 2005, fellow collector and frequent contributor to In situ Online Publication, Mr. Adam Agusti experienced firsthand the results of Salting. Adam had a long standing dispute with a couple of local artifact hunters with regards to trespassing and hunting of artifacts on property owned and maintained by his family.
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SALTING FIELDS - “They Planted Points” Adam had, on numerous occasions, confronted the individuals and repeatedly asked that they respect his family’s rights and refrain from artifact hunting the property. Adam writes, “My family has owned farm property in this township dating back to 1823. Back in the early 1990's my grandfather was presented the opportunity to purchase “several hundred acres” spread out through numerous fields, many contain productive sites situated on them. If a person or family owns the property, they shouldn't have to compete with anyone for hunting rights. In other words, I shouldn't have to rush out to my own property to beat trespassers to my favorite hunting sites.”
In Situ of Adam’s Slate Finds Adam writes, “The online community, where I share my finds, is what helped to open my eyes. Some people respectfully contacted me and privately urged me to seek other opinions. Surprisingly, a few went out of their way and attempted to impugn my integrity. I decided to get a second opinion from a local old time collector. It turns out the artifacts were fake. I had a pretty good idea who would take such a drastic measure and Salt my grandfather’s property.” Through a little research and with information supplied by a close friend, Adam learned that at least one of the two Artifact Hunters was claiming to have place up to 30 Reproductions in his family-owned fields. This juvenile act of Salting has likely contaminated the archaeological context of Adam’s site forever. Adam is now faced with the preverbal, needle in the haystack and may never be able to find and remove all of the Salted reproductions. In time, these reproductions will obtain the patina and age characteristics similar to the authentic ancient artifacts found on the site. Should Archaeologist in the distant future work on the site, those salted reproductions can and would lead to false interpretations.
View of Adam’s Hunting Site In the spring of 2005 after recent rains, Adam was out hunting his site and was rewarded by finding the first of several Slate Artifacts. Due to the abundance of Hardstone and Slate Artifacts found in this area, he had no reason to question its authenticity. The following day, Adam returned to finish walking the last few remaining rows and again was rewarded by finding two more Slate Artifacts.
Adam stated, “Salting of artifacts, real or reproduced, on any site is unacceptable regardless of the circumstances. To me, it makes no difference, its unethical. Whether you’re planting a real point for your son or daughter to find, or planting a big fake, just to see the look on your hunting partners face. The fact remains, it is unacceptable. When you bring unassociated materials onto a site, it is contaminated forever. I may never recover all the fakes from my grandfather’s field, especially if the guy decided to plant more.”
Surprised and excited at his good luck, Adam openly shared his finds with fellow collectors on the Internet. He posted the photos and descriptions at Arrowpack’s Discussion Board to read others comments. Several keen eyed collectors noticed telling signs that some things were not right with Adam’s Slate Artifacts.
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SALTING FIELDS - “They Planted Points” Then, about five years back, old Charlie came down from the mountains and came back to visit me. We sat and talked and played music all day. We talked about my collections. I showed him that Halifax and reminded him of its provenance. Charlie grinned real big, and kind of sheepish like, he says, " I throwed that down for you that day. You were in a much better mood after that- HAHAHAHA. "
Adam contacted the Authentic Artifact Collectors Association (AACA) and offered to donate the Salted reproductions he had found. The AACA has graciously agreed to accept the donation. It is believed that the AACA will plan to use these modern reproductions as an educational tool by displaying the items at future AACA sponsored events.
“So, people have both good and bad motivations when they salt artifacts onto a location. All in all, it is a bad practice that can blur or alter the archaeological record. Certainly the practice of Salting can be abused by greedy folks or by those looking for fame. Salting artifacts is destroying the accurate provenance of the artifact. The next time you find a really nice relic laying on the ground- think about those who put it there- and hopefully, it was prehistorically placed in situ, not just the good intentions of a friend or loving relative!”
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For all who love this hobby, we hope everyone can continue to enjoy hunting for those elusive stone implements used and discarded by the ancients. Weather if for recognition, deceit or good intentions, Salting can be a problem for all interested in Ancient Artifacts. If you are lucky enough to find an artifact of exceptional quality or rarity, it might be advantageous to receive a second opinion. Doing so might surprise you and be the result of another case of Salting.
Adam is thankful to his fellow collectors. “I'll always be upset that someone has that much hatred for another hunter. By the same token I'm glad I was able to pull through this incident and share this story with others because there are many lessons to be learned. Many of my friends supported me through this entire incident and think I handled it in an honorable manner. I even made several new friends who came out of the woodwork to offer friendship and condolences,” states Adam. Mr. Cliff Jackson, current president of the AACA, shared an experience he had many years ago. Cliff recounts a story about an old friend named Charlie. Charlie and Cliff had gone horseback riding on a trail through the Old Shocco grounds between Warren and Franklin Counties in North Carolina, some 20 years back. While taking a break and discussing what it must have been like in the area some 5000 years ago, Cliff shuffled his feet, and under his left foot found an Archaic Halifax arrowhead. Cliff writes, “Well,” I hollered, picked it up and then crowed all day- about how it was the "arryhead gods" were looking down on me that day! 17
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Found by: Anthony Havens - Illinois
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This point was found in Monroe county IL and was papered by Rogers as a Dalton, Breckenridge. It is 2 15\16” long by 7\8” wide. I’m not sure, but I think the material is either heat treated Burlington or Creasant Quarry. - Anthony Havens
Dalton Breckenridge Early Archaic 18
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This 4 inch Adena was found
in Monroe Co, IL. It's made from Burlington Chert and is very well made like most Adena(s). Adena - Late Archaic to Woodland
- Anthony Havens
The drill was found in Monroe Co, IL on the same gravel bar as the Adena. I do not know the material or age, but it's neat. - Anthony Havens 19
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Found by: Rhonda Allen - Texas
Shown on Cover This Dalton was a creek find on a beautiful day in January. My wife and I hunt this creek from time to time and have recovered many points from it.
It was found as you see it in the photos; laying flat out bigger than Dallas, as we say in Texas. We had only found one other point that day, a field grade Gary, when my darlin' wife happened upon this piece. Apparently it fell out of the bank with the recent rains and was waiting to be rescued. Greg Perino and Dwain Rogers have papered this piece, but neither could identify the material. The Dalton is 4 1/4" long and was found 01/22/05 by Rhonda Allen in Lamar County, TX. Dalton - Early Archaic
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Found by: Larry - Oregon
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April of 2005
This is the first Columbia River Plateau I had found. Note that the point is a “flake” point and is only worked on one side. I do not know the material and would not want to make a guess. Columbia River Plateau was found in April of 2005 along the Columbia River in Columbia Co, OR. - Larry Columbia Plateau - Classic to Historic 21
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This Columbia River Plateau was found in May of 2005 along the Columbia River in Columbia Co, OR. The point was knapped asymmetrical and is not damaged. I do not know the material. - Larry Photos Photosby: by:Larry Larry
I'm guessing that this point is a Wallula. I found it in July of 2005 along the Columbia River in Columbia Co, OR. This point was exposed after a large cargo ship caused enough of a wake to wash it out of the lose sand and gravel (I had been by the spot where it was found only 15 minutes earlier). - Larry Columbia Plateau - Classic to Historic
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Found by: Michael Dolcini - California Photos by: Michael Dolcini
This is a shot of an area we hunted in July 2005 Sierra Nevada Mountains in California, elevation 7500'. This is a Paleo site that has produced some nice artifacts. Believe it, or not, the snow had only been gone a few weeks.
The site is littered with basalt flakes and tools. I don't often pick up these artifacts unless they have an interesting form. You could literally fill a bucket with scrapers and gravers. Shown in situ is an old basalt tool with a possible "spoke-shave" and burinated points. After looking at it we returned it to the soil. I always practice a little "catch and release" with artifacts, as well as fish.
Found July 13, 2005
This is the only actual point of the day. A Lake Mojave that has been worn smooth due to thousands of years of exposure to the weather extremes of the Sierra Nevada. It undoubtedly tumbled down hill from its original resting place. - Michael Dolcini
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Found by: Michael Dolcini - California Photos by: Michael Dolcini
This is a site that we walked on June 24th, again in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The target of our search was the plateau in the center of the photo. The elevation at this location was 5500'.
Found June 24, 2005
This broken basalt stemmed point was just lying there, warming in the sun. When the snow melts and the earth thaws objects are sometimes displaced by the movement of the rocky soil. Every year we return to the same places, never failing to find something new. After looking at it for a few minutes, it was quietly replaced in its age old resting spot. - Michael Dolcini 24
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Courtesy Sanxingdui Museum Guanghan Sichuan, China
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Sacrificial Cache Pit #1 - Gold, Jade, Bronze, Elephant Ivory
The scientific discoveries and excavations at Sanxingdui unveiled the history of the Ancient Shu culture from a period ~5,000 years ago (Early - Mid. Archaic Period). The Sanxingdui remains are composed of several large areas, covering 12 square-km in total and has since been identified as the Archaic Capital City of the Shu Civilization. No.1 sacrificial cache pit was discovered on the 18th of July 1986 on the site of a local Brick Factory by two local workers. Jade dagger-axes and jade tablets were exposed by workers while digging for clay. On the 24th of July, the modern cultural layer was cleared out by archaeologists and the tamped-down earth was exposed in the pit. On the 25th and 26th, bronze dagger-axes, with features of the early Shang Dynasty were unearthed. These were followed by a gentle bronze image with long hair, a helmet and facemask. On the 27th of July the shining of gold attracted the workers attention. The archaeologists quickly covered the place with the earth and arranged for the site to be guarded by armed police.
Inventory: Over 400 pieces were recovered; including a goldscepters, gold masks, bronze images, jade tablets, jade daggeraxes and ivories.
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Courtesy Sanxingdui Museum Guanghan Sichuan, China
No.2 sacrificial cache pit was discovered on the 14th of August in 1986. Just when the excavations of No.1 pit was nearing completion. Once again, it was located by workers from the Brick Factory. This time they had uncovered a bronze image. Pit No. 2 is located in the southeast, between 20m and 30m from No.1 pit. The archaeologists quickly moved protect pit No. 2. On 20th of August, the excavation to No.2 pit began. After ten day's work, the archaeologists found the hardened clay layer (similar to the No.1 pit). There were also traces of digging by people during earlier times, but fortunately, they hadn't penetrated very far; otherwise, the treasures would have disappeared long ago. After clearing out the tamped-down earth, they found lower jaw of an animal-faced sculpture and ivory tusks began to appeared. The remaining objects in No.2 pit can be divided into three stories: in the upper story, there were some 60 elephant tusks; the middle story was mainly filled with bronze wares; in the lower story, there were plant ashes, charcoal powder and small bronze wares.
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Inventory: Over 800 pieces were recovered; including gold objects, a bronze standing man, bronze vertical-eyed mask, large sacred trees, numerous bronze images and a large number of jade objects. Sacrificial Cache Pit #2 - Jade, Bronze, Gold, Elephant Ivory
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Tablets
Daggers
13.7” Long
14.0” Long
16.7” Long
14.6” Long
Celts
17.6” Long
4.6” OD 10.5” Long
21.3” Long
14.0” Long 4.7” Long
7.7” Long
7.9” Long
8.7” Long
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JADE ARTIFACTS
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Tablet 3.9” Long
Bronze Head
Bronze Head
16.8” Tall
19.1” Tall
Ornament 9.0” Long
Scepter
Tiger 4.6” Long
56.3” Long Over 4 1/2 Feet Long
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GOLD ARTIFACTS
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16.7” Wide 16.6” Tall
18.0” Tall
9.6” Tall
54.3” Wide Over 4 1/2 Feet Wide 21.2” Tall
32.5” Tall
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BRONZE ARTIFACTS
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This nice Adena is a personal find, found along the shore of the White River in Carroll Co., Arkansas - Mike Menichetti
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Found by: Lori Menichetti - Missouri
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This large tool was found by Lori Menichetti along the edge of Table Rock Lake Barry Co., Missouri - Mike Menichetti
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Found by: Jeff Stafford - Arkansas Photos by: Jeff Stafford
I was hunting in N. W. Arkansas and found this Dickson at the 6’ level (from the top of the bank, right at the silt line.
Found September 10, 2005
The material is Burlington Chert and measures 2 1/4” long. The Dickson has an Impact Fracture and was reused as a scraper or gouge. - Jeff Stafford
Adena Dickson - Late Archaic to Woodland 31
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Found by: Jeff Stafford - Arkansas Photos by: Jeff Stafford
I found this Graham Cave in N.W. Arkansas on October 6, 2005. It measures 21/2 inches long. The material is Boone Chert
I still can’t believe it was laying there on top of the ground. It will be a long time before I forget that one. It's been a very hot, dry summer with not many artifacts found. So finding this one made my day!! - Jeff Stafford
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Found by: ASC - Washington
We went to our favorite creek and the water was very low. It looks like someone had moved the rocks around. This Rabbit Island was kicked out from where someone had moved a rock. It’s funny how they had missed it. Also found a very nice scraper (shown to the right of point in the large photo). It was upside down. I didn't pay any attention to it until after I took a photo of the point. Then I realized what it was. The scraper was made from Petrified Bog. The Rabbit Island is made from Petrified Wood and measures 1.55” long. - ASC Rabbit Island – Middle to Late Archaic
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Found September 9, 2005 [Private Land, Surface Collected]
There were lots of flake showing and the wind was wicked. We found a few broken blades. No matches from my frame. Also found several decent whole scrapers. Sorry no pictures just picked them up and stuffed them in the bag. We found this little Rabbit Island. It has a small tip fracture, but still a nice find. The material is Petrified Bog and measured 1.12” in length. - ASC Photos by: ASC
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Rabbit Island – Middle to Late Archaic
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Found by: ASC - Washington Photos by: ASC
We spent around 3 hrs at our next location and found several broken points, one 3/4 complete, red jasper (First View Style) Blade which exhibits “Killer” flaking (no photo). We did get photos of this outstanding point.
Found September 9, 2005
This Desert General, shown in situ, was a nice find. The material is a Bluish-Grey Chert and measures 0.88" in length. - ASC
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Found by: Rick Burton - Texas
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Bill Shepard (Wisconsin) and myself found these points while hunting gravel bars on the Bosque River in Bosque Co. Texas. - Rick Burton
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Found by: Garry Weinmeister - Okalahoma
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Found September 11, 2005
I found this little Pelican Lake point on September 11, 2005. It is made from petrified (silicified) wood and measures 11/4 inches long. - Garry Weinmeister
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Found by: Ezra Smith - Okalahoma
Ezra found this Large Knife on September 11, 2005. It is made from Kay Co Flint and measures 4” in length. - Park Waller
Found September 11, 2005
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Ezra found this nice Gary on September 11, 2005. We are unsure of the material and measures 3 1/4” in length.
- Park Waller
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Found by: Ezra Smith - Okalahoma
Found July 4, 2005
Ezra found this large Knife on July 4, 2005. It is made from Kay Co Flint and measures 6 1/4” in length. - Park Waller Visit http://arrowheadhunters.freeservers.com Photos by: Park Waller
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Found by: Park Waller - Okalahoma
San Patrice Transitional Paleo Well here's a nice San Patrice (not certain). It is made from Kay Co Flint. Today was another good day. Ezra ended up with 4 points including a nice Gary and 4 inch blade (see page 38). Visit
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I'm not sure what to call this point. I thought it was kind of funny that it was next that old pop can. - Park Waller
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Found by: Matt Jones - Okalahoma Photos by: Matt Jones
Shown In Situ is a photo of two points found September 7, 2005 in Okalahoma. I marked the point and then came back to take the photo. I took the in situ photo and then was shocked, once I moved it; there was another point right beside it. I never saw it until moved the bigger point (even though it seems to be there as plain as day once you look in the photo). - Matt Jones 41
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Found by: Chuck Newcomb - Illinois
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Photos by: Chuck Newcomb
I walked my creek in St. Clair County, Illinois today. Past few weeks have seen it bone dry. But a few days ago we had some good rains. Here’s what I saw (20yds apart). I thought I had hunted that spot clean!
Found September 17, 2005
Found September 18, 2005
A nice point with a damage to the base. Found in St. Clair County, Illinois - Chuck Newcomb
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Found by: Travis Cobb - Texas Photos by: David Crain
Found September 18, 2005
We found one point that wasn't broken today in Matagorda County, Texas. I believe the point type is a Cupp or Motley made of semi-translucent Edwards flint. A little hard to see this one at first, look close enough and you'll see it. - David Crain Cupp or Motley - Archaic to Woodland 43
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Found by: Don Buhl - Virginia
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This point was found March 29, 2002 on the shoreline of the York River in Virginia. I believe it a “Morrow Mountain.” The material is Quartzite.
Morrow Mountain - Middle Archaic
This point was found September 18, 2005 on the shoreline of the York River in Virginia. - Don Buhl
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Found by: Bob Davidson - Kamloops British Columbia Canada
This nice little Kamloops Horizon, side-notched was found in a Bear Track. It is made from Basalt. - Bob Davidson Visit http://www.bcandusaartifacts.com
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Found by: Bob Davidson - Kamloops British Columbia Canada
This nice Clovis (or Folsom?) is a rare find. It is missing the tip. It has a nice deep flute on one side. It’s the first one ever found in my area. - Bob Davidson Photos by: Bob Davidson
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Shown in-situ is a Cascade Leaf blade. - Bob Davidson
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Found by: Robert J. Davis - Kentucky
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I had a pretty good hunt on a tobacco farm in the bluegrass region of Kentucky on Sunday, 10/23/2005. I took my camera along and was able to take some photos. Shown in-situ is a little birdpoint made from high grade Boyle Chert - Robert J. Davis
Shown in-situ is a Brewerton made from pink Chert. - Robert J. Davis
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Above is another shot of the tobacco farm. To the right is an early Archaic, ear point. Shown below is hafted scraper made from colorful, Carter Cave flint. - Robert J. Davis
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These points were found in Kentucky on 10/23/2005.
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Above is weak stemmed, Woodland point. - Robert J. Davis
Above is Mississippian, triangular point made from high grade Carter Cave flint. - Robert J. Davis
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Found by: Chris Capley - Kentucky
Shown in situ and in-hand is a super Bifurcated base, Kirk.
Photos by: Chris Capley
Kirk Bifurcated - Early to Middle Archaic
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A nice little triangle point (Madison) I found earlier this spring. - Chris Capley
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Found by: Eric Price - Arkansas
Shown in situ is a nice Hardin found by Eric Price in Arkansas. - Steve Colbert
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This is a Pre-Colombian pipe uncovered on a construction site, in the Southern Caribbean.
The second picture is the pipe along with another pipe from the site. While rare, forward facing effigy pipes do exist in some places. - Joshua Ream
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