Anyone willing to give it a whirl? SOLVED

[vibes]

I originally posted this in the Indian Artifacts forum but that doesn't mean it's "Indian"...I've taken it to our Center for History and they don't really know but added that it *could* be a lead paint stir. A good friend of mine (a retired asst. dean at Notre Dame) was intrigued by it but he doesn't have a clue, except to say, "yeah, it's definitely stone and NOT Geofact."

If additional pics are needed I'll belly up to that plate when I get home from work.

I found it in Northern Indiana...not by water..inland.

Thanks!

 

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[DCMatt]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Plains Indian celt (chisel)
1300 - 1600 AD

Just a guess...

DCMatt

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

I originally posted this in the Indian Artifacts forum but that doesn't mean it's "Indian"...I've taken it to our Center for History and they don't really know but added that it *could* be a lead paint stir.

A "lead paint stir" ?? lol He must be joking. Is it made of lead? or for "lead paint"??. I dont understand.

 

[vibes]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

well, bigcypresshunter, SHE commented that it could've been used to stir lead paint. Beats the heck outta me...

maybe she licked one too many lead paint chips?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

well, bigcypresshunter, SHE commented that it could've been used to stir lead paint. Beats the heck outta me...

maybe she licked one too many lead paint chips?

lol I think you could stir lead paint with any old wood stick. lol OK thanks for the explanation.
Im going to guess that its Indian. It looks like Matts picture. Interesting find.

 

[wirelessworldinc]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Yes, you have a very beautiful Celt, Congratulations . Mary ann

 

[romeo-1]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

It's a celt...I can't believe the guys on the Native Artifacts forum could not identify that!

 

[vibes]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

As promised, here's a pic of the large end lopped-off (?) section.

I feel this is gonna sound like total BS, I have new neighbors, one of them is a geologist from Italy. He said it's definitely stone.

... bUT, but, but...when ya touch it against your teeth, it has a 'tinny' sound to it, meaning NOT a HARD stone.

Again, I dunno.

I DO know that I'm aprreciative of the feedback, insight and all around fun/quirky comments.

vibes

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Could it be bone, a tooth, or tusk? (try not to laugh)

 

[vibes]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Ya know bigcypresshunter, 2 months ago, just south of here 2 (possibly 3) mastodons were discovered in a man's backyard. Naturally I had to do a search and see what a tooth looks like, not a tooth...but maybe this is it's origin:

 

[vibes]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Hi wirelessworldinc. I see your a Hoosier gal too. I'm in the "Bend"...what part of the state do you hang your hat? Oops, where are my manners...nice to meet ya and thanks for the confirmation...i appreciate it

 

[searcher]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Almost looks like bone to me...
Could you post a macro, end shot picture of the fat, broken end please?

Would be easier to tell.

H.H. Searcher

 

[vibes]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Hope this pic helps

 

[searcher]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

It kinda looks like fossilized bone to me. Don't know what from though.

Nice find.

If I am wrong and that's a celt then somebody spent an extraordinary amount of time shaping it.

H.H. Searcher

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

The end surface shown in the last pic sure looks like bone . I think bigcy first suggested the possibility.
Dinosaur tooth?

Can you tell us the weight please vibes; and dimensions

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

The end surface shown in the last pic sure looks like bone . I think bigcy first suggested the possibility.
Dinosaur tooth?

Can you tell us the weight please vibes; and dimensions

Mike

lol Thank You for giving me credit. The thought occured to me when he said "ya touch it against your teeth, it has a 'tinny' sound to it." But i was thinking Whale or Walrus or a bone. I didnt think of dinosaur. Maybe one of those types with spikes on their tail or back. Wow, would be a great discovery.

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

The end surface shown in the last pic sure looks like bone . I think bigcy first suggested the possibility.
Dinosaur tooth?

Can you tell us the weight please vibes; and dimensions

Mike

lol Thank You for giving me credit. The thought occured to me when he said "ya touch it against your teeth, it has a 'tinny' sound to it." But i was thinking Whale or Walrus or a bone. I didnt think of dinosaur. Maybe one of those types with spikes on their tail or back. Wow, would be a great discovery.

BigCy (if I may), from your posts I've read, you deserve all credit.
Regarding this Whatsit?,
I'm prepared to be convinced that it's a celp, but that last pic "sure looks like bone".

Probably not from this dude though

from here
http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/new-dinosaur-a-turkey/2006/04/05/1143916569254.html

 

[alpha105]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Fossilized YES Bone PERHAPS Tool......Most likely. I doubt you will find the rest if whatever it is where it was found.....but i dunno

 

[vibes]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl? Measurments

4 1/2" L

1 1/4" @ the widest part across

1/2 +/- a tad of the depth @ top

weight: approx. or just *slightly* under 1/4 lb.

another view. And a huge thanks for taking your time and energy on this one!

 

[trikikiwi]

Re: Anyone willing to give it a whirl?

Ya know bigcypresshunter, 2 months ago, just south of here 2 (possibly 3) mastodons were discovered in a man's backyard. .....

I meant to ask - did the police arrest them?

but seriously
I have searched high and low and can't yet pin this down, but the old mind boggles at the possibilities.
Is it possible to see some better pics of each side and the sharp end?