collecting since I was about 10

[dr socling]

When I was a kid, my grandfather's farm was next door. There was a vein of flint that native Americans might have used for thousands of years. I live in an area that has a rich history of ancient culture. This is my first post. Let me see if I can add some pictures. My next door neighbor made that carving. That made me decide to put my collection together. The "kid's collection shows arrowheads, a knife, a scrapper, a drill and a punch. On the left side, the rock is from the vein. There are a wide range of styles and materials on the right hand side. I've always thought that that was evidence that the area was used by a lot of people for a long time. The dagger is from the same field. I don't know where he got the iron but somebody hammered it into a dagger that perfectly fits your hand. When I moved to my new home about 30 years ago, I was digging a hole for a mailbox post. The pick hit something very hard so I got on my knees and starting digging with my hands and found that beautiful hoe. More recently I was looking around a farmers field and found that perfect triangle. What do you guys think? Any idea where the arrowheads in the collection came from?

[dr socling]

The picture of the carving came out too dark. We'll try this one.

[sailorjoe]

Much better, thank you.

[2ndoldman]

Welcome to the forum Den. Thank you for adding the second picture of that carving.

[dr socling]

Isn't it amazing? My neighbor is very talented. The carving seems to send a message to you. I show it to everybody who visits. One woman stood there with her mouth hanging open. Every once in a while, she would reach out and touch the nose, lips or mouth.
And thank you for the welcome.
BTW I was at a local museum and saw a hoe like mine. They had attached a handle to show how it was used. When I got home, I went to the woods and found that branch that made a perfect handle.

[dr socling]

And isn't that variety on the right side of my board look amazing? I was 16 when I cut that piece of oak and mounted the artifacts.

[Hoss]

Welcome to arrowheads.com Den I am going to move this topic into the welcome to the forum section. That carving is very cool and your displays are very nice.

[dr socling]

I'd like to make the picture of the carving in my profile. I can't seem to see how it's done. Can you offer any advice?

[Hoss]

There is a tutorial at this link. https://forums.arrowheads.com/forum/...ng-your-avatar

If you still have trouble then send me a Private message. Click on my profile avatar and you will see on the next page an option to send me a PM.

[dr socling]

Cool! Thank you.

[dr socling]

I'm most curious about the dagger. I wish you could hold it in your hand.

[Kyflintguy]

Welcome From east Tn Den!

I'm curious about the metal item too. We need some better pics though in natural lighting preferably. Beautiful carving! Thanks for sharing!

[dr socling]

I'll try to get some better pictures of the dagger tomorrow. All I can say is that there is a grip for your that fists perfectly in your hand. What extends is a deadly looking blade.

[JoshinMO]

Welcome to The Forum Den and The decorating Pic's look Great!

[Sugaree]

Hi Den welcome from North Carolina I really like the carving and wood display.

[dr socling]

Thank you all for the welcome. I like this forum. It is easy to use and I love all of the stuff about artifacts.