COBDEN SLABS |
Cobden/Dongola is a nodular chert whose deposit lies in Southeastern Illinois. It is of good quality and a large percentage is heavily banded. These characteristics make it a favorite with flintknappers. The deposit itself is a small one and this chert is rarely seen for sale. Nodules that produce slabs in excess of 5" in length can be considered large. The slabs I'm offering here are from my keeper flint stash and are the cream of the crop from many years of cutting this flint. They will only be offered for a limited time. About 80% of the material has multiple concentric rings. The colors can run from olive green, gold, up through several shades of blue/grey. The pics give a good representation of banding and coloration. Interchangeably it will be offered as a mixture of slabs and mid-stage bifaces due to the nature of the raw material. Longer lengths are occasionally available but are uncommon. |