Some recent Hopewell culture points

Well, all from Ohio Hopewell culture except for the Adena, which I made at the Flint Ridge knap-in. These points represent three variants of this type: "normal", Snyders, and Gibson. Although the "normal" Hopewell point certainly falls into this category, it does not represent the "classic" form, which would have deeper notches and would be a little more rectangular in shape. The Snyders variant is little more angular in shape and was most prolific in the Illinois area. Finally, the Gibson variant is a narrow blade with notches that come in more from the side than the corners.This is now my favorite point, it is symmetrical, cleanly flaked, and a good replica. Also, these are technically knife blades, not projectile points.

From left to right: hornstone Adena, burlington chert Hopewell, hornstone Snyders, and the burlington Gibson.

A close up of the heated burlington chert Gibson point.

A close up of the heat treated burlington chert Hopewell point.

Fall Equinox PITH

The PITH, or point-in-the-hat, is a knapped art trading event hosted on Paleoplanet. On every solstice and equinox (for a total of four) the flintknappers on Paleoplanet can choose to participate in the PITH. I have been the organizer of this event since the winter solstice  of 2012. A notice is given two weeks in advance of the drawing date for people to sign up. The names are then randomly drawn and paired.
 These are the gorgeous points I received by the user "Flatland Knapper". For the sake of his privacy I will not reveal his name

This  is an obsidian basal-notched point.

This style is called a Ross Hopewell point. This is the same mid-western culture that made beautiful corner notched points. They traded obsidian from the Yellowstone area to make these ceremonial blades. I think I will make a post about these people sometime soon.

This is a picture of the unfinished point. When held at an angle to the sunlight, the beautiful sheen becomes apparent.

 

Here are the points that I sent. Left to right: obsidian side-notch, hornstone dalton, flint ridge gibson. 

To see the other beautiful trades go to:http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/57326/Fall-Equinox-Trades#.Ula3c0rD_cs