Showing posts with label Jim Winn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jim Winn. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

CULT OF THE GIANT ISHI POINTS



(above giant Ishi points made by Emory Coons)

CULT OF THE GIANT ISHI POINTS



I have always liked giant points. I chased the Ted Orcutt legacy as a kid and lately I am amazed by the work of Cole Hust, Jim Winn, Jim Spears, Bob Hunt and other giant biface makers. I however don't do much percussion knapping and usually make arrowheads and small knives. Lately I have been concentrating on Ishi points for a book that Hugo Name is putting out at the University Buenos Aires. So I decided to make a 40 inch Ishi point, complete with Ishi type notches. This one is dedicated
to Cole.

NOTCHED ISHI STYLE






Here is Cole with one of his smaller White Deer Dance Bifaces. I am working on an article about him for next week.