Hand axe or preform

[Cody533]

I'm trying to find out what this could be it's got an overall twisted shape to it where it fits comfortably in your hand and appears to be a hand axe I've done some research in the area and there's several (13) prehistoric sites reported within 5 mile radius dating anywhere from 5000 b.c. to 100a.d. it measures about 5.75 inches and about 3.25 inches wide

 

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[vpnavy]

If no one can identify your find - you might consider posting your pictures on WHAT IS IT? for more exposure...

 

[Relicgrubber]

Trade Blank/Quarry Blank.

Not refined enough to be considered a Preform imo...

 

[joshuaream]

Trade Blank/Quarry Blank.

Not refined enough to be considered a Preform imo...

Spot on. That zigzag edge is a good indicator that something isn't a finished tool.

Quarry blank, or perhaps a core in some areas where they used biface cores like that. (You see a lot of them out at obsidian quarries in the Rockies where they were "harvesting" flakes for arrowheads.)

 

[Tesorodeoro]

If no one can identify your find - you might consider posting your pictures on WHAT IS IT? for more exposure...

Really? That seems so backwards..

 

[vpnavy]

Really? That seems so backwards..

Your call Tesorodeoro. You started off with "I'm trying to find out what this could be" soliciting member comments. I figured if you didn't get a clear distinct answer - other members (who may not visit this sub-forum) may know for sure based on your pictures, etc. My comment was only a suggestion as a possible avenue for ID...

 

[Tesorodeoro]

Your call Tesorodeoro. You started off with "I'm trying to find out what this could be" soliciting member comments. I figured if you didn't get a clear distinct answer - other members (who may not visit this sub-forum) may know for sure based on your pictures, etc. My comment was only a suggestion as a possible avenue for ID...

First, this isn’t my thread. Second the reason I said it sounded backwards is that this sub-forum is where these types of “what is it?” questions are referred to in order to get more exposure (to the eyes of folks knowledgeable on NA artifacts). That’s all.

 

[vpnavy]

First, this isn’t my thread. Second the reason I said it sounded backwards is that this sub-forum is where these types of “what is it?” questions are referred to in order to get more exposure (to the eyes of folks knowledgeable on NA artifacts). That’s all.

I stand corrected on the source the comment. Have a wonderful day.

 

[Tdog]

I agree w/Relicgrubber and joshuaream--a quarry blank or bifaced core.