fossil??

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It is probably a fossilised horn. Here in the UK we have used this type/shape of horn for the handles of walking sticks.
 

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aren't horns always open on on the base? and whats with the weird angle?
 

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The shape reminds me of a farming tool used to open up a row by hand, it woiuld have a handle of couese. Is it hollow?
 

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Could easily be a tomahawk head...

Just attach a handle to the short end. The long end is chipped from use.

Cool!

DCMatt
 

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It may also be the fossilized lower jawbone of some animal. The shape reminded me of an old animal jaw I once found in the mountains.

~Nashoba~
 

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It is solid stone, now that you mention it does look like a jawbone but no tooth sockets it is smooth on all sides. I have done tons of research and came up empty. heres another view
 

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Coprolite? :D

I thought jawbone as well at first but something didn't seem right about that guess and a lack of sockets confirms that. Nice find!
 

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