Two bird figures with eyes in Vanport chert from Muskingum County, Ohio, confirm human intent to create flint sculptures

These two bird figures are among dozens in Vanport chert identified by this author. These observations continue to be dismissed by the Ohio professional and amateur archaeologist communities despite the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the flint working technologies and artistic creations of prehistoric Native Americans.

World top rated flint knapper Chris Miller who resides at the Flint Ridge source of Vanport chert during Summer months has confirmed artifact status in great detail of Vanport chert iconic objects which were determined to be creations of natural chaos by a top archaeological lithics laboratory. We all should give more credibility to Chris' knowledge than to a university lab.

It is up to Archaeology to bridge the gap between its "book smarts" and the real world experincies and observations of astute and well-intended individuals. Until it does, it remains mired in a dogma which is well past its expiration date.