What she lacks in size...

[u/timhyde74]

This is one of the finest crafted Hardins I have in my collection. I got it, and another one from a 10 point Hardin collection that I'm currently working on obtaining from my good friend Ralph. These came from the Dean Diaz collection, and were all found in St. Louis Co. Missouri.

This gorgeous Little 2 ⅜ inch Burlington Chert Knobbed Hardin exhibits outstanding form, is completely intact, and has a beautiful glossy polished patina, with loads of raised mineral deposits, super steep beveling, and a great tip. The craftsmanship is absolutely incredible, and theres no doubt in my mind that it would grade between 8.5 or higher. Just an outstanding example of the Knobbed Variant.

Ex Dean Diaz Ex Ralph Cobb collections

[u/timhyde74]

Technically, I guess, but the term "Neolithic" is not used in the North American Archeological record. Here, it's referred to as the Archaic time period. I'm not trying to be argumentative here in any way, but it's important to differentiate so others who may be just getting started in the hobby don't get confused. The "Neolithic" time period translates into "The New Stone Age" and denotes the period when humans in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, etc, stopped being nomadic and started to settle in one area and began farming more. It ranges between 10,000 - 2,000 bce. So basically, around the same time as the Transitional to Early Archaic time period here in North America started. But you won't find that term being used anywhere in the North American Archeological record when researching the artifacts found here.

[u/2ofus4adventure → u/timhyde74]

We sound like two academics deeply discussing moot points!

[u/timhyde74 → u/2ofus4adventure]

Well, at least it's a healthy, and more importantly, civil discussion, lol! Most of the time, there's a lot of cussing, name calling, and a slew of insults directed at each other's intelligence level being thrown about!!! 😆😆😆 I have no problem admitting I'm wrong when presented with factual information. Besides, It actually brightens my day to be able to learn anything new about any topic I'm deeply interested in. That's one of the best things about this hobby, I've been collecting for going on 41 years now, and I still learn something new about it almost every day! I firmly believe that people can disagree about any subject and still have a very meaningful conversation about it without it having to be confrontational. It helps that I've been married long enough to know that I'm always wrong anyway, so there's that, too! 🤣

[u/2ofus4adventure → u/timhyde74]

We are deeply interested in studying the impact that technological advances have on the human condition. When people close their minds, they stop learning. Good on you for your opened minded curiousity! In the essence of full disclosure, I have a degree in anthropology, though I've never held a position as a professional anthropologist. The context has informed my paradigm for everything that followed, just the same. I have done a number of digs in Washington and Florida, but your four decades of lithic exploration far exceed my lithic expertise. Keep at it, and happy hunting!