Saturday Field Hunt

[centraliowa21]

Hit a field near the Des Moines River for a bit on Saturday and had some luck. The first one was unfortunately broke. It reminded me somewhat of a Turkeytail (thoughts). The second one is a killer (in my book). Not sure what the material is or point type (most of the points from this field have been Late Archaic-Woodland). I was praying it was all there. I pulled it out and layed it on the ground and just stared at it for about 15 seconds until my dad and I started hootin' and hollerin' (never found a point that big). It is just at 3 inches. Has some pockmarks on one side. Appreciate any thoughts on material or type. I also found some interesting flakes. I have found some amazing color flakes in this field but no points made from the really nice chert. I am wondering if anyone can ID the material of these two flakes. I know it may be hard/impossible with the crappy pics but I would appreciate any input. Thanks for looking.

 

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[Sprig]

The flakes in your hand are obsidian (volcanic glass) and the closest place to Iowa it came from is Wyoming, I believe. Matt G can probably identify the material in the pieces you found.

Awesome finds!!!!!!!

 

[centraliowa21]

Thanks Sprig! I was wondering if that was what those maybe were. I just haven't seen obsidian flakes in person before. I thought I had read something about obsidian being found during excavations in campsites in the vicinity. I have found a couple baggies full of flakes and those are the only two I have found of that material. I'll be keeping an eye out for that obsidian point!

 

[Prime_Focus]

Great day, 21! That complete point is a killer. I've never found an obsidian point but am always hopeful. Good luck!

 

[JRuss]

Righteous point! Not sure about the material, dolostone maybe...? Probably way off. That is encouraging to see obsidian flakes, that would be awesome to find an obsidian point! I better go look...

 

[1point]

Nice point 21. Maybe the pockmarks resulted from the fire that cooked whatever that knife butchered back then? . Very few obsidian pieces around here but those flakes sure are encouraging!

 

[iowa trout]

Oh`yea CT21 Sweetness I would value those flakes high in my collection good eye nice finds.

 

[Almostneverlost]

That's a great point 21, congrats

 

[Wick]

That's a great point CI21!