Help with point id

[amyboone]

Ok, I am gonna start another post since nobody answered my question on my last post I did send two private messages out asking for help but I guess they got ate with the database errors

Can anyone tell me what the two points are? I got my book but still not too sure. Is the one a Bulverde? And the closest I see on the other is maybe a Travis? Don't laugh if I'm totally off. Cause I am probably nowhere near correct. And remember I am very, very new at all this Oh and what material is it?

And so I got the Field Guide to Stone Artifacts of Texas Indians book and it does somewhat help, but can anyone suggest a book with real pictures and material types? Or is it just something I am gonna have to struggle until I start getting it. And I want to start marking my good finds and logging them, I read some posts about this on the board and see some are for and some against. I like the idea of using liquid paper. Has anyone tried a grease pencil?

[Tdog]

Sorry I can't help a lot with your questions but you are off to a good start. I have never labeled any of mine. There are many ways in which people categorize their finds; e.g. by site, type, day of find, best finds, material, geographical region, state/county, and the list goes on. For me, state/county suffices. Whatever floats your boat! Although some collectors don't think they're the best for various reasons, the Overstreet editions have a lot of pictures and information. Most of the pics are black and white.

[Mud Hawk]

Ok, I'll take a stab...

Second one looks like a Williams (6,000-1,000 BP).

First one looks like a Bayogoula (800-400 BP).

[amyboone]

I just am not sure. I know a Bayogoula would not be found aro myund Central Texas? Looking back through my book maybe a Godley?

[Centex]

Incomplete points can be difficult to ID. Plus your two artifacts are what some might be considered as field grade. Your guess is a good as anyones. The book you have should point you the right direction, as far as ID is concerned.

[Mud Hawk]

Originally Posted by amyboone

I just am not sure. I know a Bayogoula would not be found aro myund Central Texas? Looking back through my book maybe a Godley?

Then Overstreet is wrong

[amyboone]

So on the Overstreet books I would just look for the most recent one?

[Mud Hawk]

I am using the 11th Edition which I think is still the most current. I have read goods comments about it... figure about $30.

[amyboone]

Ok, thanks so much!

[winmeek]

Back to labels, I use liquid paper and then write on it with a fine tip sharpie. If I want to remove it, the liquid paper completely comes off with a little soaking in water and a toothbrush.