Please...ID help. Bone? Rock?

[wildcatman71]

My dad found this on the beach in the gulf in Mississippi. He thinks it is a bone or an antler because of what seems to be calcium deposits....I dont have a clue. What do you think?? Thanks!

 

[Cappy Z.]

I like finding stuff like this. Take it to a local natural history museum.

 

[Harry Pristis]

This appears to be a rock of an unusual shape. What are the features that make you think it's bone?

 

[wildcatman71]

nothing really made me think it was a bone....my dad has those thoughts. His theory is it looks like a deer leg or something. It is neat though....

 

[Tylocidaris]

One or two more high resolution close-ups could provide more clues.