Large point or tool??

[Bobby_Dazzler_96]

Can anyone identify what this? Obviously it's broken, but I can't tell if it's a point or some other kind of tool. Found in NW Florida. Thanks in advance!

 

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[Tdog]

It could be a broken preform which is a piece awaiting further refinement. Possibly broken and abandoned or used as is for cutting and scraping tasks. A darn good study piece.

 

[dognose]

from what I can determine from the photos, the relics has old breaks and is a mid-section area from what could be a large knife or blade, may even could have been a chipped celt. Hard to say from such a relic section for me.

There looks to have mineralization on the break area which would make me think its been broken a while.

The break area does not have as much mineralization but still does not look fresh to me.

 

[newnan man]

It was most likely a big tool used for cutting, scraping, you name it. Nice cross section show the work that went into knapping it. Where in N. Florida?

 

[Lone Star]

Yes, it appears to have been a broken preform.

 

[Buckleberry]

Broke preform that may have used as a chopper/cutter.

 

[newnan man]

What you found is very common in Florida. These are some similar ones from Pasco & Marion counties. The cross section is the same too. I feel they are blades & not preforms as I have a lot of tips with similar cross sections. Very thin for their size . Not trying to jump on your post but thought you'd like to see these.

 

[antmike915]

Looks like a mid section to a big blade.

 

[Older The Better]

If not a blade or preform, What about a hoe?

 

[Bobby_Dazzler_96]

What you found is very common in Florida. These are some similar ones from Pasco & Marion counties. The cross section is the same too. I feel they are blades & not preforms as I have a lot of tips with similar cross sections. Very thin for their size . Not trying to jump on your post but thought you'd like to see these.View attachment 2062205View attachment 2062206

Very cool, thanks for sharing!

 

[Bobby_Dazzler_96]

Found another peice today that matches up! Does this help anyone identify the tool or time period Thanks again!

 

[newnan man]

Found another peice today that matches up! Does this help anyone identify the tool or time period Thanks again!

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That could have been a big Hamilton.