Mississippian ear spool ?

[Oldrvrrat57]

I found this after the flood waters of the Mississippi River receded in 1993 and have always wondered exactly what it was, it measures exactly 2" across and about .5" thick the rolled copper piece was found the same day. Any input on its purpose would be greatly appreciated! Made of Mississippian pottery

 

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[Treasure_Hunter]

I was living on Columbia, MO in 93 and remember the floods clearly (Missouri river), they uncovered a lot of artifacts.

 

[CreekSide]

What’s the edge look like? Might be a game piece. I’ve found them in pottery and one stone. The stone one has a dimple on one side. I see yours has a hole.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

What’s the edge look like? Might be a game piece. I’ve found them in pottery and one stone. The stone one has a dimple on one side. I see yours has a hole.

Here's the edge

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Here's the edge

Here's edge

 

[CreekSide]

Here's edge

Well that’s a good looking frame of points but I don’t see any edge of the spool

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Well that’s a good looking frame of points but I don’t see any edge of the spool

Well that’s a good looking frame of points but I don’t see any edge of the spool

In the center of the frame is the spool on edge.

 

[CreekSide]

In the center of the frame is the spool on edge.

Could be a game piece like a discodial

 

[CreekSide]

In the center of the frame is the spool on edge.

Tell me about the beads they look awesome

 

[Older The Better]

I couldn’t say but I could believe it, very interesting.