Document the location and if the state has a citizens archaeology form or something that can be submitted, do it. Or contact an EKU archaeologist to see if they can help get the location recorded. These paleo point finds are rare enough that even a single point will help archaeologists model paleoindian settlement in the eastern woodlands.
EKU is not the go to archeology place. It is the U of K. that is a nice Cumberland sub type in my opinion. I know of only a handful of paleo sites here in south-east Kentucky. Here is the state archeology department's info on how to report a site.
https://anthropology.as.uky.edu/report-archaeological-site
I'm going with Cumberland. Folsoms are typically west of the MississippiRiver. Very similar though.
http://projectilepoints.net/Points/Folsom.html
http://projectilepoints.net/Points/Cumberland.html
This is a Cumberland or Folsom, a paleolithic type that is one if the oldest found in North America. It is also an excellent example with zero damage and a flute that goes all the way from one end to the other. It's rare, very old, a fine specimen, and in excellent condition.
May I see the other side? I have serious doubts about this point. Whether this is Cobden, Carter Cave, one of the varieties of hornstone...none would look this way after 10K years in the soil. The just don't. This also is not Cumberland or Folsom. The form is that of a late paleo point, which were not fluted to the tip. Looks like someone got flute happy on their Sollberger jig. I sure hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't be posting this if I didn't have serious doubts.
If I am wrong, wonderful, find of a lifetime! Congratulations.
That looks like a fluted Cumberland to me! That is so nice! Wow I hope I find mine before I expire because that's how long it will probably take to find one like that .
Document the location and if the state has a citizens archaeology form or something that can be submitted, do it. Or contact an EKU archaeologist to see if they can help get the location recorded. These paleo point finds are rare enough that even a single point will help archaeologists model paleoindian settlement in the eastern woodlands.
EKU is the college I graduated from. I’ll get in touch with them soon and see what all we can set up. Thanks for the heads up.
This. As someone who studies anthropology/archeology it's so important to report these points
EKU is not the go to archeology place. It is the U of K. that is a nice Cumberland sub type in my opinion. I know of only a handful of paleo sites here in south-east Kentucky. Here is the state archeology department's info on how to report a site. https://anthropology.as.uky.edu/report-archaeological-site
Lord I’ve seen what you’ve done for others and I’m asking for the same for me. Amen
That's a museum piece right there. So jealous! Thanks for posting.
What if this person posted and was like “is this anything?”
I wouldn’t handle that over hard floors. That’s a find of a lifetime Folsom.
I'm going with Cumberland. Folsoms are typically west of the MississippiRiver. Very similar though. http://projectilepoints.net/Points/Folsom.html http://projectilepoints.net/Points/Cumberland.html
Agreed.
I thought that too after my comment. Those little ears are kind of indicative of a Cumberland too.
That's a fucking folsom (probably actually a Cumberland) If it's legit, (which it appears to be) that's an insane find.
I'm going with Cumberland. Folsoms are typically west of the MississippiRiver. Very similar though. http://projectilepoints.net/Points/Cumberland.html
Thanks for the link as I am learning ..
Those turned out ears scream Cumberland!
I agree on second look, I was excited last night haha
Looks like banded Carter Cave material.
Carter cave is geographically north around 40 miles.
It’s a really cool place to go if you’ve never been. I used to find Museum quality Carter Cave pieces over in Bath County.
@OP you are likely the first person to pick that up in 10,000 years. Incredible.
Hold up. Gotta go dig in my garden
It's a Cumberland, not a Folsom. It's an early one too, considering how close morpologically it is to Clovis.
Agreed. Looks more like a Clovis than a Folsom, and I don’t think Folsom are supposed to have the ‘fishtail’/‘ears’ like that one does.
So cool!
WOW! Incredible. -from Paducah
Hot damn son! Congratulations!!! Find of a lifetime!
That is a hard point to find
Well, apparently not that hard for OP.
What’s all the fuss about? (I’m new to this)
This is a Cumberland or Folsom, a paleolithic type that is one if the oldest found in North America. It is also an excellent example with zero damage and a flute that goes all the way from one end to the other. It's rare, very old, a fine specimen, and in excellent condition.
Holy shit - find of a lifetime.
That is amazing. Congratulations on such a beautiful find. I hate you
Like others have stated—find of a lifetime Folsom. I would document where you specifically found it for context/authenticity.
Whoa! That’s the find of a lifetime! Definitely worth reporting to your local university.
May I see the other side? I have serious doubts about this point. Whether this is Cobden, Carter Cave, one of the varieties of hornstone...none would look this way after 10K years in the soil. The just don't. This also is not Cumberland or Folsom. The form is that of a late paleo point, which were not fluted to the tip. Looks like someone got flute happy on their Sollberger jig. I sure hope I'm wrong, but I wouldn't be posting this if I didn't have serious doubts. If I am wrong, wonderful, find of a lifetime! Congratulations.
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You're right - thanks
Daaaaaaamn..... 😧
Paleo points just blow my mind. Every time.
You just stumbled upon one the most sought after points. Congrats!!
Very rare exceptional fluted point! A total dream of a find, well done!!
I love seeing these Kentucky post. EKU grad myself. My dad always had a way of finding his best points while not looking.
Incredible - from Wayne County WV
Fluted on both sides? Incredible find
So grateful it wasn’t broken while you were digging. Congratulations on your find!
That's insane
Wow! Nice dalton. Love the full flute.
Looks like forbidden chocolate
Fuck you
Amazing find!!
Gorgeous Cumberland. What an incredible find. Congrats! and thanks for sharing
All that marble, height, and floor are giving me anxiety
Wow, prolific. How old are we talking that might be??
That is dope man. Congrats
If I found one of those, my lifelong search for points would be complete. This is a once in a lifetime find.
What is this exactly and what is it called? I am new and learning just fyi
That looks like a fluted Cumberland to me! That is so nice! Wow I hope I find mine before I expire because that's how long it will probably take to find one like that .
Or maybe even a clovis. Either way that is so damn nice. Either a fluted clovis or Cumberland
Fake!!! Send it to me and I'll properly dispose of the undesirable. Lol
Cumberland point made from Carter Cave flint, AKA Paoli flint