The Perry Clovis
Cache
Cache
The Perry Cache.The cache included three biface/cores (which we refer to as platters), two
preform/knives, around 30 flake tools, several prismatic blades, resharpened flake knives, and a
couple of end scrapers. This cache also included a calcite crystal.
preform/knives, around 30 flake tools, several prismatic blades, resharpened flake knives, and a
couple of end scrapers. This cache also included a calcite crystal.
The Perry Cache is
a window into the
lives and minds of
the Clovis People.
The fact that this
valuable record
was carefully
collected and
safely curated by
amateurs says a
lot, as well.
a window into the
lives and minds of
the Clovis People.
The fact that this
valuable record
was carefully
collected and
safely curated by
amateurs says a
lot, as well.
Left: The cache in it's entirety.
This is an entire tool box,
with something for every
task. It's also the "blueprint"
for making a Clovis spear
point.
Below: Mrs Perry
photographing our
arrangement of the artifacts.
This is an entire tool box,
with something for every
task. It's also the "blueprint"
for making a Clovis spear
point.
Below: Mrs Perry
photographing our
arrangement of the artifacts.
Mrs Perry and I visited for nearly two hours. I
found here to be a charming and very
intelligent woman. She and her husband are
rightfully proud of their discovery!
found here to be a charming and very
intelligent woman. She and her husband are
rightfully proud of their discovery!