Recent Finds 7
posted 3-24-08
posted 3-24-08
Jerry Branstetter and a
friend found these two
Bison skullcaps and a
section of tusk during the
recent low water on the
Arkansas River. For those
of you who can't
understand why the
Arkansas is low while
eastern Oklahoma and
Arkansas are having floods,
let me explain. The Corps
of Engineers turns the river
on and off like a faucet.
friend found these two
Bison skullcaps and a
section of tusk during the
recent low water on the
Arkansas River. For those
of you who can't
understand why the
Arkansas is low while
eastern Oklahoma and
Arkansas are having floods,
let me explain. The Corps
of Engineers turns the river
on and off like a faucet.
Outstanding Kay blade picked
up by a local hunter. It's 3" long
and made of dark Florance flint.
up by a local hunter. It's 3" long
and made of dark Florance flint.
| This is one of the most beautiful drills I've seen in a long time. It's incredibly graceful and a true work of art. Authentic artifacts of this grade are very rare. To have found it yoursellf....PRICELESS! Found and photos by Donny Replogle. |
The other end of the spectrum-
a Paleo just recovered from the
Arkansas.
a Paleo just recovered from the
Arkansas.
Judging by the river wear, this may be
the oldest point ever found!
the oldest point ever found!
Found by Erin
Very unusual to see a tang knife of
this material. This example is a little
over 2" long
this material. This example is a little
over 2" long
Foraker Flint. Note the
abundant Fusulinid Fossils.
abundant Fusulinid Fossils.
| Joe started arrowhead hunting with his father when he was about 10. A couple of years ago he made a decision to hunt up a killer paleo, and began hunting the Arkansas. River hunting can be murderously uncomfortable. It's boring and dangerous at the same time. Joe stuck it out, and found this excellent Paleo. Way to go! |
Joe Campbell
| This interesting point is made of a high grade Permian Chert. Like many authentic points, it shows a blending of types. The basal thinning is Clovis, as is the cross section. The pressure flaking and blade are Plainveiw. It's alternately sharpened, like some Plainveiws and most Daltons. |