Walnut Creek Biface

[jmaduzia]

Photo's of the infamous Walnut Creek Biface found by Steve Ashley in 2006, that's Steve in the 1st photo holding the piece. The property it was found on belongs to the City of Austin, part of their Greenbelt Project, and sometime in the future will be made into a hike and bike trail along Walnut Creek. The Texas Historical Commission confiscated this piece from Steve a couple of years ago by court action. It's now housed in the Texas Archaeological Research Lab in Austin, never to be seen again by the public, what a shame. I was fortunate enough to actually hold this magnificent blade, it was in my possession for a couple of weeks thanks to Steve. I made a mold of it and cast it.

[kirby]

All I can say is WOW!!!! Beautiful Johnny. Thanks for sharing.

[Palmwood]

I've never seen better.

[gpblood]

Thank you for posting this picture.
Very unique and beautiful !
GregBlood

[Leaverite]

Glad you were able to jump on that one when you had the chance, Johnny.
Definitely a piece worthy of study.

Are the casts available for purchase ?

[George Looney]

Glad you made the mold Johnny,,,looking back maybe if you could have knapped Steve a blade for the courts to confiscate
wouldn't it be a pizzer if one caddo guy or gal made this one,the Locksburg and the Sweetwater blades... hmmmm

[Indianasmith]

I remember the drama about this at the time - his huge mistake was telling the archies where he found it. He was trying to do the right thing, and had the find of a lifetime taken away. Kind of makes you wonder if honesty really IS the best policy!

[George Looney]

Originally Posted by Indianasmith

I remember the drama about this at the time - his huge mistake was telling the archies where he found it. He was trying to do the right thing, and had the find of a lifetime taken away. Kind of makes you wonder if honesty really IS the best policy!

Is honesty the best policy ?????? you dun gone and dun it,,,,I'm telling your Ma & Pa.

[Patrico]

That is one incredible blade

[Panola]

Originally Posted by Indianasmith

I remember the drama about this at the time - his huge mistake was telling the archies where he found it. He was trying to do the right thing, and had the find of a lifetime taken away. Kind of makes you wonder if honesty really IS the best policy!

Being discreet IS the best policy when finding something like that .-----