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I found this in a local forest preserve in Illinois. Indians lived here for hundreds of years and artifacts have turned up from time to time. The object is clearly perfectly round-except where it is damaged. It is not solid stone-appears to be earth material. Perhaps clay or mud. It is also...

I dug this brass or copper hand tool at about six inches deep, in the yard of a 19th century home, but the area has been settled since colonial times. I can't figure out what the item might be, but one suggestion was that it was used to make fishing nets. I found it in the town of Cambridge...

Found this in South Texas. Was wondering if anyone could tell me what it actually is... (hopefully not just a rock!)

Hi, I normally use a sturdy Bowie knife to dig my targets. I was wondering what everyone else used and if anyone had any suggestions.

So as a ritual over the years I like to hit up schools in the summer that are open to the public when school is out. I find that many of the sand and wood chip tot lots can produce a lot of clad, real and fake jeiwelery and millions of nails, paper clips and junk. I found myself bending over and...

I recently found this mystery item that I think was a tool or weapon. At first, I thought it was made from wood or bone but I don't think so. :icon_scratch: I think it is ceramic due to the weight. It is smooth and covered with a patina from use. Both ends are smooth and rounded. Dimensions...

Hi I have a bit on this antique maller / hammer I found on ebay, and am wondering if anyone can help me date it or get more info on it? The seller has kind of a weak description. Any help is appreciated. Antique Early American Wood Mallet Hammer Tool Old Vintage Farm Primitive Decor | eBay...