Need help with ID on old lead object

[AP552]

I dug this in Rhode Island in an area with a lot of old stone walls which I believe date back to at least the late 1700s. First time at this spot and only managed to dig a few targets. I dug a small ox shoe, a horseshoe, some shotgun shells and this lead item. The lead is holed on two sides and has bits of leather still in the holes. The lead has a nice white patina to it. I’ve never dug anything like it, figured I’d post it and see if anyone has any ideas on what it could be. Thanks for looking.

 

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[DCMatt]

It does look like it's been in the ground for a while.

Hand cut/carved/drilled. Maybe a 'quick fix' attempt to repair... who knows what. Lead and leather have been used for all sorts of things over the past few centuries.

I did find it interesting that the indentation on the face vaguely resembles the Star Trek symbol.