Jewels from Ohio
by Dave Farrow
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16.000 x 20.000 inches
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Title
Jewels from Ohio
Artist
Dave Farrow
Medium
Painting - Acrylic On Canvas
Description
Since mans first appearance in North America, Ohio has been a hot bed of prehistoric activity. For 60 years I have hunted the miles and miles of farm fields in Tuscarawas County and surrounding areas for projectile points, more often referred to as arrowheads. Close by our area, situated in the hills of Licking and Coshoton Counties are the exceedingly beautiful flints found in the deposits of Flint Ridge State Memorial and the fine black flint of the Warsaw deposit in Coshocton County. Untold numbers of prehistoric people passed through or resided in this area largely because of these readily available raw materials. Flint knapping was an art form. The aboriginals chipped flint for weapons and tools. Their very lives depended on their ability to knap flint. Curiously, it appears a number of flint pieces show no signs of use. Their purpose remains a mystery.This painting depicts some of the wild and beautiful color combinations found in Flint Ridge material. These are merely a few examples of "gem" flints. Another stone highly favored by early craftsmen, also found locally, was green or rarely, red banded slate. This soft stone was fashioned into beautiful pendants, gorgets and bannerstones. Some bannerstones were used as extra weight on atl atls which were spear throwers. Some examples were found in prehistoric grave sites attached to atl atl handles. While some of these stones display a utilitarian purpose, other examples are in pristine shape and their purpose remains an enigma. The same applies to pendants and gorgets. Either way, it is obvious these slate artifacts were held in high regard by the ancients. This can be evidenced by many of the broken examples we have found. These pieces, broken by the Indian, were worked down and salvaged. They may or may not have been redrilled or engraved. Etchings include simple cross hatch design, animals and fish and in rare cases even human effigies.
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Comments (69)
Nancy Kane Chapman
I'm so happy that Jolanta found this lovely painting ....because it's a first look for me...and wow...I'm so excited to share this beauty and the great story of arrowheads. My brother collected them and we always kept an eye out for them when hiking....but they were hard to find but considered treasures. Love the art you created to showcase these wonderful artifacts, Dave. You need another gold medal for this work! F/L+++
Jolanta Anna Karolska
What a brilliant idea to paint these gorgeous gem flints, dear Dave...love each and every one of them and I would have a problem choosing just one - I would want to have them all displayed around my neck plus the earrings too lol This is so beautifully presented and painted...it truly is a spectacular abstract...perfectly placed..perfectly coloured...with fascinating description! Bravo!! Chateauneuf - du - Pape is ready in wine goblets - cheers!! :) :) f.l.tw
Janet Marie
Dave, Just stopping by again to look at this very talented piece. I enjoyed it 10 days ago and I am enjoying it once again. In fact Heather and I had the same idea, her and I viewed it together. I sure appreciate your visits to my gallery and enjoy coming to yours!! ARTbuddette Janet
Dave Farrow replied:
JM, you are simply incredible lady.....thank you so very much sweetie....it`s appreciated
Janet Marie
Boy Dave!! Your talent ceases to amaze me!! What intricate detail you have replicated, in this wonderful painting, of these jewels from Ohio!! I really enjoyed reading your story, as I always do! Your heart and soul certainly shines in this artistic piece! Well Done art bud!!!! 💕And favorite ARTbuddette Janet
Heather King
These flints are absolutely breathtaking dear Dave ♥ I always enjoy reading your story that goes along with your powerful and beautiful works of art ♥ L/F
Lori Lafevers
Oh man! I loove this painting! I have dreams of this magnitude,but never have I found as beautiful specimens as you have painted! What lovely flint materials you have in your area! I have found several arrowheads,always hoping for the "big one" lol. Your painting is fabulous,,they are truly jewels..
Bonnie See
Dave, this is an exciting, imaginative, unique and beautiful painting! I second VIVA regarding the information. L/F and shared (f,t)
VIVA Anderson
Dave, maestro,this is a beautiful painting, first and foremost ! And then, what a bonus to know the information on these collectible flints, to which you give such justice for their huge place in the history of mankind.........this is a WOW from me............fv........VIVA
Elizabeth Tillar
Dave, I love this image! Oh, yes, indeed; it is beautiful; the forms and colors are astonishing. And it brings back vividly my days studying archaeology in college courses. I once considered that career path, and I loved reading your detailed and highly informative description. Amazing collection you must have had, based on these choice samples of it presented so artistically! l/f/g+
Dave Farrow replied:
What a pleasure it would have been to walk a plowed field with you dearest....thank you
Ellen Levinson
Dave - these are so beautifully done , the colors are superb as is the composition! Having been a rock hound and collector for years, this really appeals to me! Great description too!