Indian artifact ???????

[kieser sousa/rip]

Hello all ! I was hoping someone could help me figger out what this is.I got it in a box lot at an auction here in NY but i don't know were exactly this is from.I'm thinking Eskimo It appears to be made of soapstone and has a black squares design on it. Thanks !

 

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[Hardy]

INUIT,PRE'CONTACT. WILL E-MAIL A BUD OF MINE THAT WILL CONFIRM IT. CAN U SHOW THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PIECE WITH THE DARK LINES

 

[QUICKSILVER (appletree)]

Native American Plumbob

 

[imafishingnutt]

Native American Plumbob

LOL

 

[nhbenz]

Weight for a fishing net?

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

INUIT,PRE'CONTACT. WILL E-MAIL A BUD OF MINE THAT WILL CONFIRM IT. CAN U SHOW THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PIECE WITH THE DARK LINES

Thanks,Most of the squares have worn off i beleve but heres a couple more photos.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

I just took a closer look and it appears to be some other design rather than squares.

 

[dg39]

Some (experts) say they were used as a type of jewelry. Others as a weight. I vote decoration.
DG

 

[mojjax]

Could be part of a bola (boleadora) .... a throwing weapon . Used by Indians/ Eskimos . Nice item !

http://www.flight-toys.com/bolas.htm

 

[Cannonman17]

Eskimo Atl-Atl counter weight.

 

[kieser sousa/rip]

Weight for a fishing net?

Grumpy winter hater elf, That was my first thought also.But I wouldn't think someone would go to all the trouble to polish and decorate it.But maybe living in a winter wonderland :P would give them plenty of time while hunkered up to the fire !

Could be part of a bola (boleadora) .... a throwing weapon . Used by Indians/ Eskimos . Nice item !

http://www.flight-toys.com/bolas.htm

Cool site Thanks. Looks close but mine has a much larger hole and I'm thinking a bigger hole wouldn't be good for a bola as the rope could slide cosing a discombobulation in ones aim.

Eskimo Atl-Atl counter weight.

That sounds interesting I'll see if I can find any photos to compare it with Thanks !