)no metal treasures, but possible indian artifact

[burglarifyoulike]

had two hours this morning to hunt. went to a friend's house where there was an old grist mill- the soil has been levelled, etc. over the years. no metal found expect for canning jar lid (what a surprise- those things are everywhere...), but i did find this right on top of the ground in the field, which also has much native american history. unsure as to wether it is an artifact or not, it doesn't look worked, but i can't imagine a stone in this shape naturally. thanks for looking and happy hunting to all!

 

[finderzzs]

Very interesting, reminds me of a fossilized dinosaur tooth? Hope there's an expert out there. Neat find.

 

[savant365]

Very interesting, reminds me of a fossilized dinosaur tooth? Hope there's an expert out there. Neat find.

Same here, was thinking tip of a tusk but I don't think they look like rock Pretty cool find no matter what it is.

HH Charlie

 

[GL]

Looks like a celt maybe.

 

[baylorhall]

Cool! Let us know what it is when you find out.

 

[allen]

very intersting find...

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Does look interesting and possible! HH, Mike

 

[burglarifyoulike]

Very interesting, reminds me of a fossilized dinosaur tooth? Hope there's an expert out there. Neat find.

Same here, was thinking tip of a tusk but I don't think they look like rock Pretty cool find no matter what it is.

HH Charlie

my son said he thinks it looks like fossilized wood, it has sort of a "grain" to it. i have no idea who to take it to for advice . thanks for all your ideas.

 

[Cubfan64]

In your first photo it looks like a piece of wood or some kind of animal horn or something - in the second photo it looks like it's solid (like a rock). Does it have weight to it like a rock?

Depending on where you live, see if you can get in contact with the anthropology/archaeology department at a local university and I'll bet you can find someone there who would help you identify it.

Also - try posting it on this site under the Native American Artifacts section and see if anyone responds - good luck, it certainly looks interesting.

 

[Trond]

That's a strange find, you should go back and look for more pieces.

 

[burglarifyoulike]

In your first photo it looks like a piece of wood or some kind of animal horn or something - in the second photo it looks like it's solid (like a rock). Does it have weight to it like a rock?

Depending on where you live, see if you can get in contact with the anthropology/archaeology department at a local university and I'll bet you can find someone there who would help you identify it.

Also - try posting it on this site under the Native American Artifacts section and see if anyone responds - good luck, it certainly looks interesting.

thanks for your reply and ideas. it is definitely rock, very heavy and solid.

 

[Mike_of_Tenn]

Wow that is really interesting...I cain't wait to find-out what it is...Congrats!

Mike

 

[DD-777]

That's a great find! Sure looks like it could be a fossilized tooth of some kind. It does have that "wood grain" look in the first pic but that heavy and solid - I'll second the tooth idea...

Regardless, still a cool find and keep us posted on what i.d. you get for it...

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Veddy Veddy Intedestink.
Chris

 

[tabdog]

It looks like it could be a stalactite.

HH,

Tabdog

 

[phantomfinder]

Looks like a part of a war club, ( maybe) WTG

 

[Urban Grund]

Super cool find!

 

[burglarifyoulike]

thanks to all for your great replies. one of my son's friends is an anthropology mafor at a university a few hours away. he said he'd take it back with him today for attempt at IDing. i will certainly let all of you know what they say.

 

[burglarifyoulike]

had a reply from "vibes" on the indian artifacts forum. he gave me a link to a thread of his from a while back where someone thought one that he found was a knife sharpener used by fur traders. it looks like they are the same thing. i'll post again if i find out anything different.