Any information would be appreciated

[Thirdeyeartifactguy]

My girlfriends grandfather passed away and we found this in the house. I believe it is a celt. Hopefully the pictures are good enough but if you look closely you can see peck marks on it on the back end and what appears to be use wear/ polish on the bit. The majority of the piece has been polished along the sides as well but towards the end its rougher with the peck marks. Location: pennsylvania by the delaware water gap but I was told the piece may not be from around here. Input on the piece would be greatly appreciated. I was gifted some points as well I'll post them near future. Thank you.

 

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[arrow86]

Interesting shape , not a typical Celt shape but does have that bit end ..sorry I can’t help much but definitely looks to be an artifact I’m sure somebody else will be able to provide more info

 

[sandchip]

Looks like a nice little flared bit celt to me. Nice use polish on the bit. Somewhat odd in outline from the norm, but I'd be proud of it.

 

[Tdog]

Spud is what first crossed my mind--ritual axe?.?.?.?...

https://forums.arrowheads.com/forum...s-gc75/109739-spuds-or-spatulates-ritual-axes

 

[Sunny Side]

My girlfriends grandfather passed away and we found this in the house. I believe it is a celt. Hopefully the pictures are good enough but if you look closely you can see peck marks on it on the back end and what appears to be use wear/ polish on the bit. The majority of the piece has been polished along the sides as well but towards the end its rougher with the peck marks. Location: pennsylvania by the delaware water gap but I was told the piece may not be from around here. Input on the piece would be greatly appreciated. I was gifted some points as well I'll post them near future. Thank you.

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Flared bit Celt Mississippian. Rare and collectible.

 

[ToddsPoint]

I agree with Tdog. Around here we call those spuds. Just another form of celt. Nice one! Gary

 

[newnan man]

I thought spuds were flat like gorgets? Nice Celt!

 

[Relicgrubber]

Nice lil spud!

 

[Thirdeyeartifactguy]

Thank you for the replies. I'll take some more pictures when I get a chance. I will also make a new thread with some points.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Thank you for the replies. I'll take some more pictures when I get a chance. I will also make a new thread with some points.

Glad you are into the artifacts, local + regional = gives broad perspective on the cultures...!
Research, research and more...!

 

[Tdog]

Thank you for the replies. I'll take some more pictures when I get a chance. I will also make a new thread with some points.

OK we're gonna hold you to it!

 

[Thirdeyeartifactguy]

Thank you for the responses. I really like this piece I am fortunate to have been gifted it.

 

[monsterrack]

Welcome to T-Net here are a few that is like yours. Super great gift.!!!!!!