Massachusetts Paleo knife

[oxbowbarefoot]

I was looking through some of last Fall's finds from my Clovis site and found one that stood out as interesting. I sent pictures to Dr. RM Gramly due to it being made of Normanskill Chert and its proximity to the Clovis I found of the same material. Based on the pictures and and other finds from the locus, he believes it to be a backed knife, likely also Clovis culture. Further study may be needed to confirm, and I will bring it to the ASAA meeting next month for his inspection.

 

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[autographcollector11]

Its all a matter of context. Just by looking at it, I'd say not Clovis. Flaking doesn't look right but who knows. Looks like a side scraper to me though.

 

[Charl]

By sheer coincidence, just yesterday I was studying a utilized flake tool from a multicomponent site that includes a Paleo component in the form of Late Paleo lances. It is similar. ASAA member from MV felt certain it was part of the early component as well. Made of the most heavily patinated "blonde" quartzite I have ever seen from this region. I'll bring all that stuff to the ASAA meeting next month as well......

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Its all a matter of context. Just by looking at it, I'd say not Clovis. Flaking doesn't look right but who knows. Looks like a side scraper to me though.

Unfortunately, it's a multi component plowed field. However, I'll be sending the Clovis for blood residue analysis and this knife will join it. Hopefully that will provide some insight.

 

[Erving]

I hope it turns out to be a Paleo knife Jason. It would look great in a display with the beautiful Clovis point you found.

 

[Trezurehunter]

You guys are all above my knowledge on Native American Artifacts. All I know is I really enjoy finding them, & that looks like a great piece to me.

 

[PaDirtDigger]

Quite similar to most other paleo knives... Should be related as Dr. Gramly already said.
Thinking of multi-component sites, ENDSCRAPERS! They can be found at literally every period, always a tough call with them. I know around here, when I dug at Shawnee-Minisink paleo site, they typically had a spur on them. Ok, that was just a random comment!! Good luck this year, hope you come up with something else from that field!! :thumbup:

 

[creekhunter]

Let us know the output from the testing!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Let us know the output from the testing!

Will do, but it's going to be awhile....

 

[rock]

That would be great if it is related to your other find. I find them here to but they are called side scrapers and can be from any period. I dont find the old stuff so mine are probably Archaic to Woodland by the size of them. Nice piece