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[Ruslanmd]

What is it?

 

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[vpnavy]

Wood - metal Ruslanmd?

 

[Ruslanmd]

Metal

 

[flinthunter]

Looks like a copper awl. What state was it found in. It may be Native American from the copper culture period.

 

[Ruslanmd]

Eastern Shore Maryland

 

[flinthunter]

Eastern Shore Maryland

Ok, probably not a copper culture artifact. Still looks like a copper awl or needle. Maybe for making or mending fishnets?

 

[Ruslanmd]

Fishnet needle, possible

 

[bradyboy]

sure looks like a needle
accepts 2 size threads - for a net
Brady Boy

 

[JOHUNT]

A needle is a good guess, but why copper when wood or bone would be more lightweight and readily available? Plus they float!
Could you post a few more pics(closer/different angles)?
Boot spike? Either strapped to the insole for climbing trees or under the toes for self defense?