Artifact? If so how old?

[Unitedstatesofamerica1]

 

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[Arrow1492]

It's a natural rock, could be a billion years old. Not an artifact. You post a lot of stuff-one day you will find one.

 

[Unitedstatesofamerica1]

I really don't think it is natural

 

[smokeythecat]

It looks worked to me, just worn down by time.

 

[Unitedstatesofamerica1]

That's what I though to it looks worn

 

[smokeythecat]

Probably an archaic blade. Could possibly not have been finished.

 

[quito]

Looks like a creek worn, snapped base something.

 

[Unitedstatesofamerica1]

I found in a hill nowhere near a river or creek just with a ton of rocks ash oyster shells and pottery

 

[coosakid]

It's possible

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[Seek Ye First]

Maybe it's a petrified tongue??

 

[filmiracl]

That's a tough call... in fact, I hate finding things like that because if it's something and you discard it, it's gone... but if it's nothing and you keep it, you're holding on to trash. I can't make a decision without having it in my hand and even still it may be tough. I'm leaning towards a very worn broke, but the strange patina is putting me off a bit.

 

[shadrickhunt]

I've found tools similar laying around mussel shells . May have pried them open.

 

[mn9000]

I've found tools similar laying around mussel shells . May have pried them open.

That's an interesting thought. Looks strong enough & thin enough to get the job done.

 

[shadrickhunt]

 

[rock]

If its a hard material like flint soak in in vinegar for a couple of days then use a toothbrush to get the old off. It should come out very nice

 

[mn9000]

Post some new pictures in a couple days if you get that sucker cleaned up USA1.

 

[rock]

Post some new pictures in a couple days if you get that sucker cleaned up USA1.

Just for the record I had found a Rayholite blade which had some crusty stuff on it and decided to soak it in some vinegar to remove the crude. I let it soak a couple of days and then went to check on it. Well it was nothing but a pile of grey dust at the bottom on the bowl. Lesson learned.