Another one... but this is one is bone.

[beetle662]

Okay folks... I imagine you're getting tired of me asking so many questions about this stuff. But check this out! It's definitely bone, and it's definitely had a design worked in to it. I don't think I'll believe you guys if you tell me it's a naturally occurring thing!

[jpitt1970]

Those are actually just growth rings. That is a piece of turtle shell. Not sure what kind, if not near water, could be a box turtle.

[Harry Pristis]

I agree with 'jpitt1970' . . . definitely turtle carapace.

[beetle662]

Well that makes perfect sense! Thanks for the input folks!

[joshuaream]

Beetle,

I'd still look where you found that piece, they are usually a pretty good sign of woodland and mississippian occupations. I remember reading that dogs and turtles were the only two animals raised by North American Indians.

Joshua

[beetle662]

Thanks Joshua... I am finding "interesting" pieces over here... flint pieces and shards and such. It's a new subdivision and the land had been recently moved around about 2 years ago. It is loaded with fossils (shells and such) as well. My youngest son has been over there since he got home from school.

[The Grim Reaper]

My Ft Ancient sites are littered with pieces of Turtle shell and I even have a nice Pendant made from a highly polished piece.