oldbattleaxe
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I am sure I will get an answer on this on the forum. Along with it was a very nice authentic celt.
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The Smithsonian's opinion is it is likely an Alaskan Adze blade but has never seen one quite like it. The barbs use would be for sea animals, maybe seals? fish etc. He thinks it is a real relic? Most collectors that I have shown it to once in hand is very interested. I will be continuing my quest for one that is very similar and is identified. The Smithsonian said it is very possible an Alaskan Adz.
The Smithsonian's opinion is it is likely an Alaskan Adze blade but has never seen one quite like it. The barbs use would be for sea animals, maybe seals? fish etc. He thinks it is a real relic? Most collectors that I have shown it to once in hand is very interested. I will be continuing my quest for one that is very similar and is identified. The Smithsonian said it is very possible an Alaskan Adz.
Huh?? There is no way this is an adze. Either we're being strung along here, or the person you talked to was temp help or something and they have no idea what they're talking about.The Smithsonian's opinion is it is likely an Alaskan Adze blade but has never seen one quite like it. The barbs use would be for sea animals, maybe seals? fish etc. He thinks it is a real relic? Most collectors that I have shown it to once in hand is very interested. I will be continuing my quest for one that is very similar and is identified. The Smithsonian said it is very possible an Alaskan Adz.
...The way he phrased it was sketchy and ran the sentences together...
He must have meant the one was an adze and the other used in Alaska and should seek museums in Alaska for sea fish or seals.
I have a providence. It came out of California. A family member of the estate has the information. It is documented along with the celt...
I am meeting up with a very knowledgable collector and a archeologist on Monday. I will post what he says. Thanks
...To spend so much time to make something so out of the ordinary just doesn't make any sense. Why not spend the time on something can can be easily identified to make money?..
Hey oba,
I'm not following your logic on this. You cannot prove a negative. You bought it, right? You understood it to be a _________ when you purchased it, yes? Why have you not secured the documentation on this?
I've asked, at least twice, what material it is. Still no answer.
You've asked us the "real or no real" question, but are not responsive to questions pertaining to the object you are questioning. Why is that?
People have been making all sorts of fantastic things for ages, for all kinds of reasons. Other people, right on their heels, have been copying and "faking" similar fantastic objects.
I do believe this to be the first fantasy harpoon I've ever seen...
You are right. There is an archeology show in Columbus coming soon. A friend of mine says they are only there for 4 hours to show your stuff. I have moved on from here till I get to that show. I do respect and appreciate all of the opinions on this great forum. There still is another item that came from the same place as the large spear, celt, and arrow heads. It is an old wood bow. Probably not Indian? But is very old. Are there any knowledgable members about old wood bows?
You are right. There is an archeology show in Columbus coming soon. A friend of mine says they are only there for 4 hours to show your stuff. I have moved on from here till I get to that show. I do respect and appreciate all of the opinions on this great forum. There still is another item that came from the same place as the large spear, celt, and arrow heads. It is an old wood bow. Probably not Indian? But is very old. Are there any knowledgable members about old wood bows?
I am amazed about how they made the great pyramids. I leave no doubts that some object could have been used as a file to make contour in stone. I do feel that it might have been used by man but maybe not by an Indian and maybe for large sea fish or seals. The serrated edges tells me that it was used to stab and stay in place and not to be removed. There are no sharp edges anywhere. I am not an expert on relics like these but use common sense. I have been open for opinions and remain so until I identify this object. I do appreciate all opinions. I am trying to get to a anthropologist this week in Cleveland for his opinion. Thanks