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Flintknapping Demonstration presented by Rich Poirier
So what is Flintknapping? ….
Flintknapping is the process of reducing large cores of raw stone in a controlled manner with special tools to produce sharp projectile points or tools. Natives of North America have produced the finest flint and jasper projectiles and blades in the world. These pre-historic artists are the inspiration for modern day flintknappers.
Now is your chance to see how this ancient and highly specialized process. Flintknapping veteran Rich Poirier will demonstrate this process of using percussion flaking techniques to make a biface or arrowhead from raw flint.
Admission includes demonstration and museum tour: $5 per person, and children under 8 are free.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2412100-0
