Finding a Gorget with Dad	by Cain Williams
Central States Archaeological Societies 2020 April Journal	Kuttawa, Kentucky

The tallied claystone gorget found by Cain Williams on a bluff above the Cumberland River in western Kentucky. It measures 3 3/4 inches in length and is drilled biconcially.

It was mid-August, and I found myself at work as a huge rainstorm slowly crept its way across west Kentucky. Looking out the office window, I watched as large rain droplets pounded the asphalt. As usual, on a rainy day my thoughts were clouded with visions of picking up artifacts and the hope of finding one once I was set free from work. Around three o’clock, the rain began to slowly subside. I decided that it had rained hard and long enough to justify leaving work early. I let my co-worker know that I was heading out. Knowing the love I have for finding artifacts, she quickly ushered me out the door telling me to bring my finds to work the next morning.

I left work in a hurry and called my Dad along the way. Dad doesn’t go relic hunting with me often but he has been a few times. He has found one rough stemmed Kirk and a few broken points throughout his lengthy career of five to six hunts. I explained to him that today would be a great day to go and the probability of finding a nice relic was high. He agreed to tag along, and I let him know I would stop by shortly to pick him up. Once I got home, I changed clothes in a flash. I threw on my boots and was on the road again. Dad was ready to go when I pulled in, and we headed out to one of my favorite bluffs that overlooks the Cumberland River. I had previously found quite a few flint artifacts there and with every passing mile I could feel the anticipation growing.

We quickly caught sight of the first flint flake that lay on top of the ground. I pointed it out to Dad and.....

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