Plumbata
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I was thinking that it was a drill as well. The dynamics of flesh-entry of such a narrow point with a fat sinew/fiber-bound hafting right below would not have been ideal. I didn't make and use it though. Very nice find.
I really like that antler point Matt, but the damaged tip exposes a zone which has the porous appearance of bone. Are you sure it is made of antler? Either way it is very nice.
Back in MD quartz/quartzite points were rather prevalent, but rarely were they attractive or very effective looking. Difficult to work indeed. It's hard to see, but considering the fracture angles and indiscernible grain, that birdpoint looks like what I'd call chert. Maybe it's just a super cryptocrystalline variety of that material.
I really like that antler point Matt, but the damaged tip exposes a zone which has the porous appearance of bone. Are you sure it is made of antler? Either way it is very nice.
Back in MD quartz/quartzite points were rather prevalent, but rarely were they attractive or very effective looking. Difficult to work indeed. It's hard to see, but considering the fracture angles and indiscernible grain, that birdpoint looks like what I'd call chert. Maybe it's just a super cryptocrystalline variety of that material.
