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Some artifact collectors will recognize this

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Flint/Chert form as something they have already

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picked-up and saved over the years while out

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hunting for artifacts. Many Indian artifact

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collectors pick up and save every curious piece

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of worked flint from a site.

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Basements and pole barns are usually full of

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boxes and coffee cans full of chipped stones.

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Some points to remember about Flint/Chert Birds:

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1) Some were used as found; in the natural

shape of the 'Bird' they could see.

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2) Some are "what's left" after making

something else out of the Flint.

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3) Some are partially chipped to accent the

features of the Bird they could see in the

stone.

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4) Some are completely percussion chipped

into the Bird they intended to see in the

stone.

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Feel free contact us with a photo should you

have any questions about a particular find.