Could this be Indian?

[Thebigd81]

Found this in an old farm field in the area where an Indian village was along a creek. It's not iron I'm thinking either copper or brass. It rang up 37-39 on the nox.
Thanks in advance!

 

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[uniface]

Is it copper ?

 

[Thebigd81]

I'm guessing it either copper or brass... It's not magnetic... It's pretty heavy especially for it's size weighs just under 77g

 

[Fat]

Where was it found? That makes a big difference on that piece

 

[Thebigd81]

Close to where an Indian village was in the southern tier of NY and very close to a creek

 

[Tdog]

It looks like a little axe at first glance.

 

[Thebigd81]

That's what I thought too and where I found it I was thinking it's very possible to be a native piece

 

[Fat]

There are first peoples copper artifacts that are found, I’m not sure about that area though, I think your a little too Far East but I hope it is. Someone will better ID.

 

[Up-North]

Axe or hatchet head.. in my opinion.

 

[unclemac]

pretty tiny for any sort of striking tool, pretty soft too... I would also think the material is too soft for adz blade.

 

[Garscale]

Axe or hatchet head.. in my opinion.

Reminds me of part of a Norse axe.

 

[Fossils]

Very likely a copper culture tool IMO. Some have been found in NY and it could have been brought down through trade. A really great find!

 

[Garscale]

Very likely a copper culture tool IMO. Some have been found in NY and it could have been brought down through trade. A really great find!

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There ya go. I was just looking at them. It is also very Similar to the axe Otzi the ice man had.

 

[Tpmetal]

My vote is still Great lakes region copper culture. It has been known to make its way even down into northern pa from my understanding.

 

[unclemac]

but is it copper or brass?

 

[Thebigd81]

but is it copper or brass?

How can I tell?

 

[Thebigd81]

I'm meeting up with the local Native American Historical Society and their archeologist Friday so they can see it. If it is Indian I plan on donating it to them after I show the farmer

Thanks for the help everyone

 

[Garscale]

I'm meeting up with the local Native American Historical Society and their archeologist Friday so they can see it. If it is Indian I plan on donating it to them after I show the farmer

Thanks for the help everyone

Why,? Are they going to display it so others can enjoy it? All too many times well meant donated artifacts end up in a drawer somewhere never to be enjoyed again. No saying this is the case here but I would have a clear understanding what they plan to do with it and then it would go on Loan.

 

[Tdog]

I'm meeting up with the local Native American Historical Society and their archeologist Friday so they can see it. If it is Indian I plan on donating it to them after I show the farmer

Thanks for the help everyone

Why,? Are they going to display it so others can enjoy it? All too many times well meant donated artifacts end up in a drawer somewhere never to be enjoyed again. No saying this is the case here but I would have a clear understanding what they plan to do with it and then it would go on Loan.

Gar is sooooo correct! Don't do it.

 

[Thebigd81]

No? I figured, if it is an Indian item, it would be better at a place like a historical society so others might get to see it than kept in my hands where only I will see it.