James
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Post by James on Nov 4, 2005 13:52:07 GMT -5
Here is a Ishi point that I made yesterday. Ishi was the last surviving wild Indian in California. As a child, he watched helplessly as his friends and family were massacred right before his eye's. He was the only survivor by 1911. He soon found himself imprisoned in a Orville jail. Ishi was later rescued and taken to the Museum in Berkley CA. These were the point's he made. If you want to read the whole story about Ishi, go Here: www.mohicanpress.com/mo08019.htmlFront  Back  Down the barrel  Thanks for looking!  |
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chassroc
Cave Dweller 
Rocks are abundant when you have rocktumblinghobby pals
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Post by chassroc on Nov 4, 2005 14:02:23 GMT -5
very nice James...interesting story too
tks csroc
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textiger
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Post by textiger on Nov 4, 2005 14:46:45 GMT -5
James, you are an artist. That point is amazing. I can only imagine the difficulty of working something that small and fragile. How long did it take you?
And thanks for sharing your work. It looks like you have sparked a growing interest in knapping among the RTH crowd.
matt
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Post by gaetzchamp on Nov 4, 2005 14:48:05 GMT -5
You should make a Bolo Tie from that.
gaetz
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Post by Cher on Nov 4, 2005 14:54:46 GMT -5
Oooooooo that is truly amazing. I couldn't imagine what you meant by Ishi
(I was reading it as ishy, like icky lol). That is a very interesting story and
thanks for the link. I am going to read it now. You have an amazing talent
James, your points are incredible.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Nov 4, 2005 15:09:55 GMT -5
what a tragic tale james. thanks for the link.
i love to look at your work. keep 'em coming!
kim
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Post by rockds on Nov 4, 2005 15:17:46 GMT -5
very nice james
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Post by krazydiamond on Nov 4, 2005 17:42:54 GMT -5
that was a fascinating, if not horribly sad tale.
that point is a work of art, James.
KD
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rollingstone
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Post by rollingstone on Nov 4, 2005 17:48:28 GMT -5
James, you have produced some amazing points over the past while, but this is my favourite of them all!
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fragglerock
having dreams about rocks
Mmmmm Rocks.....
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Post by fragglerock on Nov 4, 2005 17:50:00 GMT -5
Amazing  |
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Post by docone31 on Nov 4, 2005 19:10:37 GMT -5
Dude, great! What can I say. Great!
Do you also make bows? I am going to try my hand at a Mongolian design if I ever get time.
Great knapping.
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littlejimie
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A rolling stone gathers no moss
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Post by littlejimie on Nov 4, 2005 22:08:45 GMT -5
James, thanks for sharing your talents! You the man!
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halabit
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Post by halabit on Nov 4, 2005 22:14:32 GMT -5
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SteveHolmes
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 4, 2005 23:06:25 GMT -5
James,
That is one heck of a Nice Point! You are gifted my man. You must have the touch to create something that fragile. Do you change direction flaking to get it notched out near the top? I'll read that story later as well. Keep those points coming. I really enjoy looking at them.
Steve
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fatrichie
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Post by fatrichie on Nov 4, 2005 23:31:06 GMT -5
James, that is damn fine work. Do you sell the points you make? And if so, how much for one like that?
Fatty
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Post by joe on Nov 5, 2005 0:33:20 GMT -5
That point looks wicked!  Remind me not to go to war against you, you're too well armed! Great piece. |
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Post by creativeminded on Nov 5, 2005 9:21:09 GMT -5
You did a great job on that point.
Tami
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Remind me not to go to war against you, you're too well armed! Great piece.
