pointdlr
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Mooch inspired me to show a very unique piece in my collection after he showed the cone/boat/core. I can't take credit for finding it. It was purchased with a large collection that was found in Northern Indiana. The piece is broken and glued. I didn't break it, it came to me that way.
Description- Almost 4" hematite(not quite limonite, but not a high iron content hematite judging by the weight) piece. The best way to describe the shape is "spoonlike". There is clearly a bunch of work done in the concave area of the "spoon". The back end looks mostly like the natural shape. The lip of the spoon is round off, and does not show a sharp edge.
What is it?- Here is my theory, but I am certainly open to other ideas. I really want to see another like it, but I have not come across one. I believe it was a hematite paint stone, that took on the shape of a spoon as the "red ochre" was ground out of it. In my fanciful mind, I want it to be an actual spoon.
All comments are appreciated.
Regards,
Jon Dickinson
www.prehistoricartifacts.com
Description- Almost 4" hematite(not quite limonite, but not a high iron content hematite judging by the weight) piece. The best way to describe the shape is "spoonlike". There is clearly a bunch of work done in the concave area of the "spoon". The back end looks mostly like the natural shape. The lip of the spoon is round off, and does not show a sharp edge.
What is it?- Here is my theory, but I am certainly open to other ideas. I really want to see another like it, but I have not come across one. I believe it was a hematite paint stone, that took on the shape of a spoon as the "red ochre" was ground out of it. In my fanciful mind, I want it to be an actual spoon.
All comments are appreciated.
Regards,
Jon Dickinson
www.prehistoricartifacts.com
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