Wow those are some great pottery pieces
the arrowhead looks like obsidian ?
thanks for posting !
ed
Archaeology
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Re: Archaeology
Ed:
You had wondered how they drilled holes. Do not know about ancients but early great lakes indians used a flint drill bit. My dads collection which I have given to my son has broken and at least one intact bit. As I remember them as it has been a long time since I looked at them last. The intact bit was about 2 1/2 inches long with a very long narrow taper. not square but two opposite sides long & 2 shorter. It was a very fragile piece. I am trying to go see my son in ohio in the next month. Will try to get photos to post.
Thom
You had wondered how they drilled holes. Do not know about ancients but early great lakes indians used a flint drill bit. My dads collection which I have given to my son has broken and at least one intact bit. As I remember them as it has been a long time since I looked at them last. The intact bit was about 2 1/2 inches long with a very long narrow taper. not square but two opposite sides long & 2 shorter. It was a very fragile piece. I am trying to go see my son in ohio in the next month. Will try to get photos to post.
Thom