Drills (Fig. 38)

Though only five specimens were recovered that can be classified

as drills, they comprise four types. The first, represented by one

specimen, is of the expanding base T-shaped variety. The base is

flattened and the point is diamond-shaped in cross-section; the

flakes were struck from either side to meet in the middle and form

the central ridge. The second type, possibly a variant of the first,

comprises two specimens, one fragmentary. The bases expand but are

thick and irregular, rather than flat. The point of the complete

example is biconvex to diamond-shaped in cross-section and exhibits

fine workmanship. The third type differs from the first two in having

a straight base. It is biconvex in cross-section, with rather fine

flaking meeting along the midline. The fourth variety has the outline

of a small side-notched projectile point. Upon examination, however,

the edges of the lower one-third of the point show signs of extensive

abrasion and polishing. It is very probable that such a tool was hafted

for use. The method of usage is less certain for the others. All five

were made from varieties of flinty quartz.

[Illustration: FIGURE 32—End scrapers, type one. A-E snub-nosed. Actual

size.]

[Illustration: FIGURE 33—End scrapers. A-C, type three. D-F, type two.

Actual size.]

[Illustration: FIGURE 34—Side scrapers. Actual size.]

[Illustration: FIGURE 35—Discoidal scrapers. Actual size.]

[Illustration: FIGURE 36—Uncompahgre scrapers. Actual size.]

[Illustration: FIGURE 37—A-E, serrated scrapers. F, spoke-shave. Actual

size.]

[Illustration: FIGURE 38—A-D, drill types one-four. E-I, gravers.

Actual size.]

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