My entire artifact collecion

Pig Predator

Useles Billy’s Fishel Hog Killer ?
At a Jim Langford lecture many years ago Jim told the story of a pottery maker who used a carved wood paddle to decorate his pots while the clay was wet. His check stamp pattern was a common one but what was distinctive about his paddle (and pottery) was a crack in the wood. His pottery was easily identified and found in distant areas across the state.
I knew they couldn't have possibly drawn some of those patterns on a whole pot while it was wet, thanks for the insight.
 

Pig Predator

Useles Billy’s Fishel Hog Killer ?
Wow …… just Wow thank you for sharing …… that is some great stuff . I wish I could have some one look at my collection and identity the points in it for me. It would be great for my grandchildren to know what all “ those rocks “ that their PawPaw left behind really are ………
You're welcome , thank you. I feel the same way.
 

ghadarits

Senior Member
Nice collection. You’ve put some time in and apparently have a good eye for spotting them.
 
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