Skewp Life "build" & BS (mostly BS)

Another for size reference. I know, but im sorry I'm still freaking out about it. This is a lifetime find!!!

 

Those are some great finds man but I gotta say, it is strongly frowned upon to collect projectile points and other artifacts. I’m an archaeologist and i know people think it’s harmless but collecting those points leaves holes in the archaeological record and leads to data loss.
I take photos of the stuff i find but leave it behind so it can be studied by researchers in the future. Not hating at all, I just feel obligated to let you know that artifact collection is considered harmful nowadays. Once collected the artifacts lose their provenience and no longer offer much info on the history of where they came from. I also want to let you know that it is illegal to collect artifacts on public land, don’t want you to get in trouble.

 

I'm very aware of all these things. I never go anywhere but private land with permission. Here in Texas, thats all we need. Its all 100% legal, and this particular site was already dug and studied by Texas A&M university years ago. Archeology had its fill there so I dont believe were hurting anything at all. It may be frowned upon by archeologists, but its not illegal, and we can still learn plenty by keeping track of our finds which alot of us do. Archeology doesn't own private land, nor whats under it. I see your point, but coming here and saying its wrong when its not does sound a bit haterish. Thanks for your concern.

 

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This is gorgeous. Just reading through the thread now but I can’t see this taking too long to sell.

 

Yeah im sure it wouldn't. We had gotten into a pretty rough spot earlier this year (as did many of us i know), but thankfully I never actually had to let her go. One of my favorite parts of 2020 is that its still with me.

 

Couple good ones last weekend. Worked almost 40 hours in 3 days this week....not sure if I'm gonna be able to get back out there to dig tomorrow, but im sure I'll talk myself into it. We seem to have hit a decent pocket in that hole!
*scallorn and wells, respectively.

 

Yeeeeeeeeet!

 

Went back to the creek camp yesterday.... I had the best day hand digging I've ever had by far! My buddy Eric, not so much lol. 7-0 after day one. Heading back out there in about an hour for round 2.

 

Poor Eric got SMOKED!!! lol 11-0 for the weekend. Added a KILLER Nolan, and an absolutely fantastic early triangular today (10,000ish years old). No digging for a couple weeks now but I'll be back out there asap!

 

Huh. When I find these when I'm out and about, I usually just stash them in an obvious place nearby. That way I can show people if I want to when I return. I always thought it was bad form to take them home, since then no one else can have the magical experience of finding them

 

Different strokes my dude. Thanks for the comment.

 

*Maniacal laughter*
2 lifetime finds on the SAME DAY!!!!!!!

 

Finally got around to finishing this zebrawood arrowhead case I made for myself!

 

Oh my! That's some gorgeous work

 

Thanks chad!

 

How does a brother commission a piece like that? Baller af

 

You definitely gotta know someone! Lol what do have in mind?

 

Hell I dunno man, that's just so beautiful! Would love to come out with you and find a piece worthy of such a case.

 

Amen brother! And thanks! This one had been on the back burner too long. I have a bunch of walnut I'll be making a few out of for a couple buddies. I have one slab glued up to make a couple end grain cases like this one, but obviously not the zebrawood. I could possibly sneak a 3rd smaller one in that run for you.... Of course I could do another zebrawood one but that stuff is Hella expensive. Would obviously be your call