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Stone Tool and Primitive Tech Show (pic heavy!)

John G

John G

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This weekend was the annual Stone Tool and Primitive Technology Show in Letchworth State Park, right here in WNY. I made it out there on Sunday, and had a blast. :thumbup:

Here's some pics of the event:

This huge teepee greeted me as I walked from the parking lot. It housed a shop, and kept me dry during a brief rain.
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A common sight: Stones!
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More stones!
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Bones!
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Stones!
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Some flintknappers making stones into tools and art.
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Dozens of vendors offered a wide selection of primitve tech and art.

Knapped arrowheads and spearpoints
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Award winning arrowheads
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Some cool stone knives, bone knives, a stone hammer, and some basswood cordage.
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This lady was spinning yarn. We had a nice talk about the process.
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Some more flintknappers
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This vendor was selling atlatls and atlatl darts (the long spears with arrow-like fletching.)
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Another atlatl vendor.
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This man carried a satchel made from a tortoise shell.
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A display of some amazing fossils. Note the dinosaur claw and the mammoth teeth! :eek:
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Even more flintknappers!
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This guy was selling fire pistons. They were too pricey for my wallet, but I enjoyed his demonstration of how they worked.
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Amazing hand-carved spoons.
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An enormous collection of original Native American pipes.
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Tomahawk throwing
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right on.. great pics...:thumbup: it looks like a few primitive/traditional archery events that we attend... they're a blast..:)
 
Mountain man encampment.
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Another tepee
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I talked to a cool guy who makes primitive fish hooks! We discussed our experiences with primitive fishing, and he gave me some tips. I've got to make some of these. :cool:
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A stone knife in hand.
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The big event: The Atlatl Battle!
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Warrior.
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Atlatl dart caddy. :D
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Attack! (the young lady in the green hoodie is the Youth Champion. She seriously never missed a target.:thumbup:)
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Uh-oh, stone-age shenanigans! All's fair, I suppose. :)
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Even the kids got into it.
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Here's a few arrowheads I purchased.
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It was a great day, and despite a little rain everyone was warm and friendly. I can't wait until next year! :D
 
Really, really good stuff, John G. I'll have to keep my eyes open for an event like that in my area.
 
What a great show. Those award winning arrowheads are amazing. Thanks for the photos. :thumbup:

Jeff
 
Excellent pictures! Looks like a fantastic time. Wouldn't mind spending a day at that place!
 
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