Dem Bones!

[romeo-1]

D'em Bones!

Picked these up this afternoon...not entirely sure that they are even artifacts but they look worked. There is a real nice polish on the holed piece. Input would be appreciated! Click on the pictures for some crazy zoom!

 

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[GatorBoy]

Maybe I'm wrong.
I just think it's impossible that fine drill marks would be visible considering the amount of water wear on that bone.
I think its just the natural pattern of the bone material visible on the edge of the hole.
I don't think that would even hang correctly if strung through that hole to be worn as a pendant.
The interior side also shows no signs of wear from a cord.















Not arguing.. just explaining my thoughts.

 

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Larson1951! NP-CADDO-down here! VERDE! Walk in Wisdom!!

 

[bci101tractors]

I think the bone has been drilled, but GB is right on the shell.
Seldom does a bullet/shot leave such a perfect hole, especially on the exit side, even with steel shot or fmj's.
I guess I have also spoken

 

[romeo-1]

Wow...thanks for the comments everyone! I'm taking a closer look at the (possibly) drilled piece...

 

[Tnmountains]

Green bone when shot splinters and shatters and the back blows out like crazy. I would say drilled and water worn. Unless there is a type of salt water boring critter that does that?

 

[larson1951]

I think the bone has been drilled, but GB is right on the shell.
Seldom does a bullet/shot leave such a perfect hole, especially on the exit side, even with steel shot or fmj's.
I guess I have also spoken

i agree
also gotta say i am putting a period on the end of this post of mine here
i respect everyone here for all of their thoughts

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[rock]

No idea from me on it. I just dont find many drilled pieces. Nice finds