lost & found... by me | McLean Design

san patrice

This is probably the one point I'd keep in my collection if I had to sell them all. It's the first point I purposely hunted for. I'd found many points as a child, but on this day I had stopped by a freshly plowed field and a friend and I canvassed it. I found this point and had no idea what it was, other than a “projectile” point. A few days later I learned the rarity of it and decided this could be a fun game. It's all downhill from there...

This is a fully fluted San Patrice *Hope variety) made of oolitic Jefferson city chert. From what I understand it's one of only a couple Paleo pieces found in these partts, dating back to approximately 12,000 BP. I wonderful find, to say the least.

stanley point

A couple of years after I began artifact hunting I found this amazing Stanley. I couldn't believe the quality of workmanship, including the needle tip. That evening I began searching about flintknapping, which, ultimately led me down a very fulfilling path, one that I joyously still travel today. Anyway, it was this point that started me down the path. As such, it holds a special place in my heart.

reeds spring dalton

I was blessed with this amazing 4.25" Dalton one morning before going to church. No, it wasn't the reason I went, but I sure made sure I gave thanks. It's made of Reeds Spring chert and was found locally.

5 1/2" dalton

Here's another outstanding Dalton, 5.5" long, made from raw Burlington chert.

searcy

Here's a wonderful Searcy point, recovered from the depth of a cow's foot print. Man am I glad he was walking on mud at the time, or this would be history...figuratively speaking of course. It's made of translucent Pierson chert.

archaic drill

About 5 years ago I purchased a jetski from my sister. This was found on my inaugural ride, cruising up the lakeshore, there she was, sitting in about 8" of water. It was a glorious find. It's made of Pierson chert.

woodland knife

I love this resharpened knife, made of Camo Reeds Spring material. It's approximately 4" long.

pair of drills

It's not very often that one finds a drill, let alone two in one day. This is my claim to that fame. Both are made of “Camo” Reeds Spring chert, found in Barry County, MO.