This season’s throw was held with near-perfect weather and an excellent attendance. There were 35 throwers and about 20 spectators. The event was focused on a field round and an ISAC throw. See the photos here:
Atlatls again…
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Photoshop Panorama
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Sun Mountain Gathering
The Sun Mountain Gathering was held at the Museum of New Mexico complex last weekend. The event is a hands-on gathering with many skilled and knowledgable people from around New Mexico. I represented the site, bringing a poster display of recent work as well as some hands-on archaeological reconstructions. It was a busy day answering questions and talking to the public with a wide variety of interests. I was most surprised by how few people from the Santa Fe area knew where Clovis or Portales were.
Added 2 November! Here is a link to the poster designed with excellent help from the ENMU Communication Services. or here: http://theclovissite.wordpress.com/2009-poster/
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A culture of pothunting…
“ancient pots were so numerous they were used for target practice”
“Around here, it’s not a crime. It’s a way of life”
This is an excellent article on the culture of pothunting and the recent repercussions in the way of arrests in southeast Utah.
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Bibliography Erratta
I am working on correcting the many erratta in our bibliography. This was thrown together quickly from several sources. Several mistakes have been pointed out and I am currently checking a few every chance I get. I am also correcting the alphabetizing as I go through. Patience please.
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Mapping a bison kill
The crew is continuing the painstaking process of mapping, identifying, and preserving bison bone in the Interpretive Building. Some of the fragile bones have suffered minor damage since being uncovered. Identifying and repairing these bones takes a special kind of trained eye and persistence.
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Crew Photos
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More People
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A Few More Photos
I have been slow to post photos after long days. Here are a few more for now.
This photo shows the general level of bone preservation observed in the excavation. The circular anomaly is the remnant of an auger hole.
Note the attached sesamoids and apparent articulation descending into the unexcavated strata.
This specimen was re-covered and awaits excavation next year.
This specimen shows the remarkable preservation associated with this kill-site.
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Kudos To Doug
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