mjflinty
spending too much on rocks
Member since September 2011
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Post by mjflinty on Jun 5, 2018 15:33:21 GMT -5
Looks modern to me (the flaking and the total lack of use wear give it away). It would sell for about $20 - $30 on my website FlintKnappers.com.
All the best, Michael
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Fossilman
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by Fossilman on Jun 5, 2018 17:06:38 GMT -5
Your point appears to be a Hopewell / Snyders type. Your point shows parallel flaking which was not normally used on that type of point but is very eye catching on replica items. The parallel or ribbon flaking points to replica but $50.00 is in the Ballpark ! When a good percent of treated material is knapped, it has a rather flat finish , but, I noticed yours has a fairly high gloss to it. What material do you think it's made from ? If the piece had a C.O.A. (certificate of authenticity ) it would probably bring in $150.00 or more ! C.O.A.'s are a little pricey so if it turned out modern after the C.O.A. you would , MAYBE , have enough left of the $50.00 for a (12 pack) of bread. It's Polka Dot agate my friend....The local Indians in eastern Oregon had dibs on this area long ago..Huge area full of this agate..
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agatemaggot
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Member since August 2006
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Post by agatemaggot on Jun 5, 2018 22:08:40 GMT -5
That's a beautiful point, I have some polka Dot in the garage somewhere but havn't tried working any of it. The no heat treat part sounds good !
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