Indian Artifact ??? Need Help

[dfallis1]

While out detecting in a plowed field I came across this while looking for a target in the hole. It was discovered in northern Maryland on a private farm. I have found points in the past but this I just don't know. Its smooth on the outside, about 3" long, narrow end 3/4"wide, Larger end 1 3/8"wide. Possibly broken piece if it is one. Anyone can help Please leave a comment.

 

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[muddpuppy]

Very good possibility it and Indian artifact. Net weight perhaps. Congrats. Keep Swinging!!

 

[mnsrchr]

Net weight was my first thought too mudpuppy. Cool find!

 

[dfallis1]

Thanks Muddpuppy and Mnsrchr. It almost weighs 4oz. Exact 111.4g. I never thought about it being a fishing weight.

 

[smokeythecat]

I was thinking smoking pipe, with a hollow reed once stuck through the narrower end.

 

[dfallis1]

I was thinking smoking pipe, with a hollow reed once stuck through the narrower end.

That's what I thought it was. It is definitely different from what we have been finding there Cat.

 

[smokeythecat]

BTW, the cat SCRATCHED me. Thing has no sense of humor.

 

[bone2stone]

I see no evidence of manipulation. It is most likely a natural occurring anomaly.
The through hole is natural.
That does not negate the possibility that it had been picked up by an indigenous people with intention of use.
Jess B.

 

[dfallis1]

I see no evidence of manipulation. It is most likely a natural occurring anomaly.
The through hole is natural.
That does not negate the possibility that it had been picked up by an indigenous people with intention of use.
Jess B.

Thank you. The only thing that has me questioning its possibility is that it was found in a Giant field. This farm is around 350 acres. If it were found in a river then it would make sense while it tumbles through the water taking to its shape. How would this form in a corn field, sitting upright so water can drip through for How many years to make the hole? Now this field has had known activity dating to the 1600s. That's a whole lot a years of plowing and disking. Thanks for any advice on this.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Thank you. The only thing that has me questioning its possibility is that it was found in a Giant field. This farm is around 350 acres. If it were found in a river then it would make sense while it tumbles through the water taking to its shape. How would this form in a corn field, sitting upright so water can drip through for How many years to make the hole? Now this field has had known activity dating to the 1600s. That's a whole lot a years of plowing and disking. Thanks for any advice on this.

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[dfallis1]

Good point Treasure Hunter. Thank you. Its always too good to be true, for me.

 

[dfallis1]

Do you think this is something that I should have examined or just a waste of time?

 

[against the wind]

You never know,,
If there is a university near you, that has a curator willing to examine your find,, it can't hurt.
Congrats on a very interesting find.

 

[dfallis1]

Thank you against the wind.

 

[trapperart]

No help here but it's interesting

 

[catherine1]

That is a concretion formed by a root or softer material that decayed in the hole.........very common.

 

[A2coins]

Get it checked ya never know!!!!!