Indian artifact ?

[mojjax]

I found this several years ago when was digging clams . I was carrying them to my truck and I spotted it on top of the ground about 20 feet above the high water mark . I thought it was just a round stone at first . I rubbed some of the crud off it and saw the designs . I gave it a thorough cleaning when I got home . It looks like it's made of red clay , similar to what bricks are made of . Any ideas ?
mojjax

 

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[civilman1]

Look's indian to me,nice find.Is it aggot ?Where did you find it?

 

[mojjax]

Pemaquid , Maine .

 

[Monty]

Looks like an early button with the eye hook missing on the back. Monty

 

[DigEmAll]

Looks like one of the beads from one of the big, fat necklaces that the indians in the northeast wore. Even the Cherokees in the southeast wore beads that size.

 

[schlooppy]

I would say it is an indian bead. I have found several beads myself ( none that ornate ) You would need to have it authenticated to find out if it is indian for sure instead of some other culture or modern. Either way nice find.

 

[beeper]

That is a real nice find!

 

[trk5capt]

Most Definatley, Looks American Indian To Me ....?trk5capt...

 

[Gunner]

it is not modern...great find! 4 sale?

 

[BPhillips]

Not sure what it is but my guess would be some sort of bead. Looks as if it is made of Catlinite (pipestone).

BPhillips

 

[Snee]

Very nice!

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I think its a pendant from the fur trader days...the hook is missing to attach the chain...go get it! And I would think if there was one...you might be able to find more in the area!!

 

[Gypsy Heart]

i am going to second guess myself and say it is a banner stone . Trying to determionethe length from the picture and see that it is bigger than what I first thought....so final answer...banner stone