I found this in a Indian Shell mound?

[Truth]

Would this be something native?

 

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[Goodyguy]

Would this be something native?

Yes and no, it may have been made by Native Americans, but it could also have occurred naturally as a fossilized crinoid.

 

[Evan in CA]

It looked man made to me, but I learn something new every day

 

[grins]

Could be mica or ,if heavier, galena, both materials were used by the native Americans.

 

[bradyboy]

be carefull
around here in fl, indian shell mounds are heavily protected and searching and removing ANYTHING is a pretty serious
We have them here in Safety Harbor fl
at fillipe park, a tremendous park to visit
Brady

 

[Truth]

be carefull
around here in fl, indian shell mounds are heavily protected and searching and removing ANYTHING is a pretty serious
We have them here in Safety Harbor fl
at fillipe park, a tremendous park to visit
Brady

We can dig anything that’s not in a State Park but we had so many the fort was built on top of the Shell Mound

 

[releventchair]

Would this be something native?

Wear it with pride. I might if I recovered it from a midden. Whatever it is.
Hey , wear some gloves too! L.o.l..

 

[Truth]

Wear it with pride. I might if I recovered it from a midden. Whatever it is.
Hey , wear some gloves too! L.o.l..

I love shell middens

 

[releventchair]

I love shell middens View attachment 1905055
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Oh , you dog...
Top one is a screamer!
The other is no slouch.

 

[Truth]

Oh , you dog...
Top one is a screamer!
The other is no slouch.

I like the first one to

 

[Gene Mean]

Amazing that it's natural. Never would have guessed. Learn sumpin new every day.

 

[Truth]

Amazing that it's natural. Never would have guessed. Learn sumpin new every day.

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