How were American Indian flint points made?

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How were American Indian flint points made?

2006-07-06 12:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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the process of creating a projectile point from obsidian (flint) or other mineral depends upon the substance. With flint the method is called Napping and is done with a piece of deer antler that is pushed against the rough piece of flint to chip off small pieces to create the finished object.

2006-07-06 12:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by olemerv2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2006-07-06 19:34:46 · answer #2 · answered by guillaume 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

With skill and technique.

2006-07-06 19:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

the old fashion way, by hand!

2006-07-06 19:30:49 · answer #4 · answered by Pobept 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋