Bone tool or just a bone?

[dirtfishinMS]

I was out walking a creek today and found this old bone partially submerged in a gravel bed.
Not sure of the age, but it definitely looks old. I can see that it's been chewed on, but was wondering if anyone had any thoughts about it.

Also ran up on an angry lil danger noodle.

 

[newnan man]

Don't know about the bone but the snake is PO'd!

 

[dirtfishinMS]

Yes he was! Dropped off a tree limb about 8 feet away from me. I just snapped a pic and let him be.

 

[Tdog]

Rodent gnawed bone. A deer leg bone maybe.

 

[joshuaream]

Rodent gnawed bone. A deer leg bone maybe.

Winner, Winner, Squirrel Dinner!

It's got the right shape and look for a bone tool so good eye on spotting it! But as Tdog mentioned those marks are from rodents/critters gnawing on bone/antler, lots of nutrients in there.

 

[dirtfishinMS]

Thanks! I kinda figured it was just chewed on.
Question: Is the dark color because it's really old? Doesn't look like creek stain.
I've found lots of stuff in a particular field, but haven't had any luck in the 4 creeks that I've walked out here in the country. Eyes peeled..

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Bone Tools are almost always very highly polished from extensive use. Here's a couple trays for you to study.