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Oldest weapons ever discovered in North America uncovered in Texas
fox ^ | 10/25/2018 | Jennifer Earl

Posted on 10/25/2018 6:37:01 PM PDT by chief lee runamok

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To: Openurmind

As a knapper I might see things a little different than standard thinking. I’m not sure why some assume that certain cultures only made one style of point. I’ve worked material that is almost impossible to flute so instead make another style point, both being used for the same purpose. Here in west TX we see allot of Plainview, Yuma style points but from time to time fluted points are found. I really like the Hell Gap style point because it’s a great representation of a transition maybe not from a certain period but simply because of the material. With lets say gem quality chert I have a pretty good success ration with fluting points. Lower that quality of material and that ratio goes way down. So instead of coming from the end to thin the point down I have to come in from the sides creating a completely different style point. I know I’m not doing a good job of explaining myself here but I guess I’m trying to say that for one culture to make several style points just doesn’t sound unreasonable to me. The Clovis and the Solutreans made a wide variety of points and tools.


41 posted on 10/26/2018 6:33:19 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: Lion Den Dan

Holy cow... I was not aware that there were any “Acknowledged and accepted” Clovis finds in Europe!

Seriously? Would you happen to have any resources I can add to my resource bank?

So I would not be able to rightfully answer your curiosity (and now mine!) without doing some homework on this.


42 posted on 10/26/2018 6:34:11 AM PDT by Openurmind
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To: Openurmind
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43 posted on 10/26/2018 6:40:18 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: Dusty Road

“I’m not sure why some assume that certain cultures only made one style of point. I’ve worked material that is almost impossible to flute so instead make another style point, both being used for the same purpose.”

Absolutely... I have done a little playing at Knapping and understand completely what you are explaining with all this. And then there is the difference between stone that works better after heat treating and stone that will work well without heat treating. It all boils down to what is available and how it will work and shape has to be adapted to best use what is available.


44 posted on 10/26/2018 6:43:15 AM PDT by Openurmind
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To: advertising guy

Have I ever been to a Whataburger in Texas?

Unfortunately, yes I have.


45 posted on 10/26/2018 6:46:18 AM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: Dusty Road

Did you find that? That is a fantastic point!


46 posted on 10/26/2018 6:49:01 AM PDT by Openurmind
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To: Openurmind
Here's one of the Laurel Leaf Solutrean style points, it's about 6 inches in length and I tried to keep the overshot style percussion. All of my work is done with stone, bone and antler. Solutrean photo DSCN1774_zpsugo8ugba.jpg
47 posted on 10/26/2018 6:54:06 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: Openurmind

No, it’s one I made earlier this year.


48 posted on 10/26/2018 6:55:55 AM PDT by Dusty Road (")
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To: Deaf Smith

I'm watching the series on amazon right now. The man just to the left is Deaf Smith. The portrayals seem to jive well with what I have read.

49 posted on 10/26/2018 6:59:19 AM PDT by bert ((KE. N.P. N.C. +12) Invade Hondouras. Provide a military government)
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To: Dusty Road

Very nice work! I got confused because the image was taken out in the field. I am elated to see knappers who try to use primitive tools to knap with. Tell you what... If I understood you correctly... it is not at all easy to do overshot flakes by percussion like you did with that solutrean point.


50 posted on 10/26/2018 7:06:23 AM PDT by Openurmind
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To: advertising guy

bttt


51 posted on 10/26/2018 7:58:17 AM PDT by advertising guy (The manliest man Obama knows is married to him.)
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To: mabarker1

I’m just glad it wasn’t California, my home state. They would have wanted to require the archeologist to get a Concealed Weapon Permit, have the ancient weapon banned near schools and government buildings, restrict the right to carry or display in public. etc.

I want to move to Texas, but only if Ted Cruz wins


52 posted on 10/26/2018 12:28:20 PM PDT by dirtymac
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To: gop4lyf

It’s not our fault we’re so awesome and erudite.


53 posted on 10/26/2018 1:36:52 PM PDT by T-Bone Texan (I posit that there IS something left worth fighting for.)
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To: Cen-Tejas

I just Googled Dan’s Burgers and your post above was the first result!


54 posted on 10/26/2018 1:46:16 PM PDT by T-Bone Texan (I posit that there IS something left worth fighting for.)
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To: chief lee runamok

No, Fauxcahontas’ people migrated from Mongolia and oppressed these people, the Anasazi who were there before them.


55 posted on 10/27/2018 7:10:35 AM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: T-Bone Texan

.………….they are awesome! I don’t know how they do it but they do!


56 posted on 10/27/2018 10:15:35 AM PDT by Cen-Tejas
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New projectile point style could suggest two separate migrations into North America
by HeritageDaily
October 25, 2018
https://www.heritagedaily.com/2018/10/new-projectile-point-style-could-suggest-two-separate-migrations-into-north-america/122005


57 posted on 10/27/2018 3:25:33 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (and btw -- https://www.gofundme.com/for-rotator-cuff-repair-surgery)
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