✅ SOLVED HELP to identify.....Think its from Archaic Period

[digger460]

HELP to identify.....Think it's from Archaic Period

So I'm digging some post holes for a customer just south of the Illinois river in Grundy Co. Illinois, and pull out the auger, and there it sat on the top of the dirt pile. First looked like an arrowhead, but then it didn't, so I did a little research. Could this possibly be an artifact from the Archaic Period? A drill. Love those unexpected finds.....

 

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[old digger]

Nice drill! There may be more artifacts around in that area, may have to do a little screening?

 

[creekhunter]

I think he needs you to dig him a pool!

 

[digger460]

LOL

 

[GaRebel1861]

That's a nice find!

 

[Trooper733]

Nice drill. Lucky the auger didn't break it! Welcome to the site.

 

[Americus]

I really like drills and that is a nice one. Thanks for the show.

 

[NCPeaches]

Welcome to the site! What good luck you had today and I agree with creekhunter, that man really needs a pool dug!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

sweet drill! I'm not sure what period, but I've certainly seen similar ones ID'ed as Archaic

 

[rock]

Looks like a Dalton drill to me. It would of had longer ears I do think at one time. Im jealous All I find is pencil drills. Good find

 

[digger460]

Thanks everyone for your input on the drill. I just wish I could dig up the rest of the guy's yard.

Good Hunting....

 

[reuellis]

Very nice!

 

[kingskid1611]

I love those drills particularly because of the detail. That is a beauty.