SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 22, 2009 11:52:52 GMT -5
I found this one years ago while deer hunting up near the Utah/Wyoming border. I wasn't going to pick it up because I wasn't sure what it was...but decided to throw it in my pocket. I'm thinking it may be quite old for the fact it has lichen on it. Anyone wanna enlighten me??? Steve
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Post by texaswoodie on Feb 22, 2009 11:59:10 GMT -5
Looks like a knife to me Steve. A very beautiful knife.
Curt
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Feb 22, 2009 12:04:24 GMT -5
Steve: it could be a knife but also looks very much like a late paleoindian agate basin type lanceolate projectile point from a dart or spear ( very cool and about 10,000 years old too). Google agate basin point and see what you think....Mel
PS: Paleo points and knives of good quality are worth some bucks too!
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wyobrian
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Post by wyobrian on Feb 22, 2009 14:13:00 GMT -5
could it be a clovis point....brian
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Feb 22, 2009 17:32:20 GMT -5
I lean toward Agate Basin also. There is no basil fluting either side and the narrowing base and flaking are pretty much a clincher. I would leave the Lichens on it as it was found. They add to the intrinsic value in my opinion (for what little it's worth ) and they do NOT detract from it's value in any way ! I would suggest that IF you feel the need to handle that little gem, that you do so over a SOFT forgiving surface and not a Formica or glass table top unless you do so over a folded towel. Mel's right, that little jewel is probably worth a LOT more than the last Diamond wheel you bought even if you are running 8 inch wheels !
Harley
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 22, 2009 19:51:56 GMT -5
WHOA!!! Good thing I picked it up...and I was so close to just leaving it. In fact...I honestly think I threw it down and decided to pick it back up. I thought the lichen would date it a little older...and I've never had even thought of it's worth. I looked up Agate Basin on google Mel...and I'd agree with you. Thanks Harley for commenting on this piece. It's inside a display right now...maybe I should take it out and keep it wrapped in a soft cloth towel instead. Steve
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Feb 22, 2009 22:32:28 GMT -5
Now that 2000 + people have read your post and seen the pics. it might be a good idea to keep it wrapped in a soft towel and keep it under your pillow next to the 38 snub nose that you have loaded with Super-Vel Hollow points ! I have several display cases , but, keep the (good ) stuff squirreled away in a good hidey-hole along with a fair size coin collection.
Lock boxes are CHEAP insurance !
When we leave home for a day or two and have a little cash around, a zip lock bag under the cat box is a fairly safe spot also. Especially so, if you leave all the little treasures in there until you return.
Harley
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 23, 2009 8:16:52 GMT -5
Nice find and a perfect piece.........$$$ Looks like "Nebo Hill Point" (Paleo).......20,000 B.C.-6,000 B.C.
Or a"'Leaf-Shaped Point" (Woodland)....1000 A.D.- 1700 A.D.
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rockbottom
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Post by rockbottom on Feb 23, 2009 16:05:14 GMT -5
If that is an agate basin point like Mel and Harley say, and it looks like it may be, it's probably worth from $150.00 to 650.00 according to a book I have, called Overstreet Indentification and Price Guide to Indian Arrowheads. If it's something else, it may be worth more.
Whatever it is, it's a neat point. I have one similar to this one, only mine is dark almost black. I tried to find it, but I put it away somewhere to be safe (damn old age). I'll keep looking.
Bob
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agatemaggot
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Post by agatemaggot on Feb 23, 2009 18:56:21 GMT -5
Not sure here how far West Woodland culture extended. Thought it was mostly central and eastern U.S.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 23, 2009 21:09:08 GMT -5
You guys are giving me a HEART ATTACK! I just hid it away...I have many enemies here at home that would love to get at something like that if they knew what it was. :nono: Steve
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franzibear
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Post by franzibear on Feb 23, 2009 22:55:37 GMT -5
EXTREMELY VALUABLE point. Probably an Agate Basin, from material, style, and location. Check out the Overstreet Guide.
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Post by pebblepup on Mar 2, 2009 12:44:18 GMT -5
That is an awesome find. I really like the lichen on it.
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Post by frane on Mar 6, 2009 12:12:23 GMT -5
I am just glad that someone that can appreciate it found it! It sure is pretty with the lichen on it. Fran
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Mar 7, 2009 17:58:55 GMT -5
Very nice piece!
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Post by BuiltonRock on Mar 11, 2009 16:53:19 GMT -5
Find a late paleoindian agate basin type lanceolate projectile point and pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck!
John
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