Copper tool

[Mintberrycrunch]

Found on a river near known Indian mounds I was hoping copper culture probably wishful thinking any thoughts. Update after sending out a few emails to people dealing in bronze artifacts I may have a lead I'll post the email

 

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[nagant]

BULL NOSE

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Could it be that its a non adjustable bull nose broken on the nose end? or some early version of one? or some kind of imitation?

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Nah. Those work by compressing the spring down so the two pieces can hinge and then clamp on the nose when released. Mintberry's item is one piece with no hinge.

 

[CRUSADER]

Nah. Those work by compressing the spring down so the two pieces can hinge and then clamp on the nose when released. Mintberry's item is one piece with no hinge.

Not so much that, but it would need a hole at the 'leading end' (for the rope) or it would not function at all.

 

[nagant]

I was thinking like a hog ring for pigs. But I'm stumped as ever.

 

[nagant]

I was thinking like a hog ring for pigs. But design seems native American so I'm stumped as ever.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Could the hole be clogged with dirt? Could it be some kind of childrens toy, crude imitation, art piece or Indian version or ceremonial bullnose lol? It sure seems to have similarities and it kinda seems to be trying to imitate the look of a spring..

It does look like the end is broken.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Could the hole be clogged with dirt? Could it be some kind of childrens toy, crude imitation, art piece or Indian version or ceremonial bullnose lol? It sure seems to have similarities and it kinda seems to be trying to imitate the look of a spring..

It does look like the end is broken.

I've looked at it very closely it's not broken. And non of the experts think it's broken based on the pictures I've sent them the same ones I've posted here. When I look under my loop the ends are actually rounded inwards from whatever it was used for

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

It's been a while since I posted on this so here goes. Still waiting anyone have contacts at any museum I should look into? It would be nice to get some new ideas

 

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[P.ALLEN]

It's old, probably late archaic, early to middle woodland period. Those rings and the spiral in the center definite Native American iconography of those periods, do some library work, online stuff regarding Fort Ancient, Adena, or Hopewell burial artifacts (Adena Man, and the Mica cutouts are awesome). Hand forged, mos def. Usage? More than likely it was an artistic expression on some part or for religious/ceremonial reasons that have been lost to time. Put in a place of honor.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

It looks to be looks cast. I don't believe it is pre-Columbian (or pre-Norse).

 

[Bruce R]

Hey Minty, there's a new show on the History Channel called "Found", You email them pictures of what you got an they identify it.

 

[SkaBa]

Hey Minty, there's a new show on the History Channel called "Found", You email them pictures of what you got an they identify it.

Sounds like a good idea.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Hey Minty, there's a new show on the History Channel called "Found", You email them pictures of what you got an they identify it.

I can't find any contact info online I'm not sure if they are doing a second season

 

[SkaBa]

I can't find any contact info online I'm not sure if they are doing a second season

https://searchinc.com/

This is the parent company of some of the hosts to that show. SEARCH Inc is a leading archaeology company providing archaeological consulting and monitoring services.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

https://searchinc.com/

This is the parent company of some of the hosts to that show. SEARCH Inc is a leading archaeology company providing archaeological consulting and monitoring services.

Sending email now I'll keep everyone updated

 

[Reed Lukens]

Close?

 

[SkaBa]

Sending email now I'll keep everyone updated

History.com/Found

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[Mintberrycrunch]

History.com/Found

If you have an artifact you’d like investigated on FOUND, please email us. If your item is selected, you could be on the show.

Email us at: [email protected].

Be sure to include the following info:
Your name
Contact number
Contact email
Photo of your item (and a photo of you with the object if you have one)
Details on where and how you got the item

Sent thank you for tracking that down