I have a very newbie question. I apologize in advance for my lack of knowledge, I am basically a lapidary and mineral guy. I went to an estate sale recently and saw dozens of tiger chert artifacts (mainly scrappers and other tools, not arrowheads) and wyoming tiger chert rough that knappers could use. I made of note to research the material but did not get any. The material had very distinct bands of black and brown. So far what I have found is that Wyoming tiger chert is fairly uncommon and that these artifacts are fairly popular. Is my understanding about the rarity of tiger chert correct? Would knappers be interested in this material? I saw 50+ pounds of rough if not more. Given the other items offered at the estate sale I imagine the artifacts where collected in far north-east CO or in fart SW Wyoming.
Thanks.
David
Thanks.
David
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