Plow point (NOT MY FIND, POSTED FOR LEARNING PURPOSES)

[hollARDog]

This was recently found not far from me. Local historian and someone from UofA say it's a plow point and may be the largest ever found. Ever found where, I don't know. New territory for me and just wanted to share with y'all that know much more and may enjoy seeing it🤘

 

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[RGINN]

I've found hoe blades before and they're small and show evidence of working. This is too big and probably too heavy to be a hoe blade.

 

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[Lingerfelt]

I've found hoe blades before and they're small and show evidence of working. This is too big and probably too heavy to be a hoe blade.

Wow! That’s one heck of a spade! Originally I was thinking preform until realized how massive it is!!! Great find

 

[nagant]

Umm, what pulled this plow?

 

[dognose]

My first reference link

Large Native American Stone Plow Blade

Native American, North America, Eastern Woodland period, ca. 200 to 1000 CE. A hand-carved stone blade used to till lar

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I don't think using this auction house as a reference to imply your item is an authentic native American spade is legitimate.
Artemis Gallery states "Artemis Gallery specializes in the sale of antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art, and we sell only authentic, legally-acquired examples. "

However, in browsing their past auction I noted they have lots from many places throughout the world, with this the only "native American" relic I seen.

I noted many lots touting a COA, but I did not find a single COA reference backed up with an image of the COA or details on who provided the COA. So, the referenced COA could have been printed by Micky Mouse for all I know reading the lot details.

The item you referenced MAY be an authentic native American spade. It has the correct shape but authenticating an item from a photo is tenuous at best. That said a bidder would have to rely on the auction house experience in the field, and it appears they have little in authenticating native American relics. Like I said, they can claim just about anything. I can say my dog can locate relics, but can he really?

Note that the offered lot is much more defined and symmetric than the specimen you are displaying. This does appear to be flint. The majority of authentic spade, notched hoes and the like are mill creek chert. I cannot say if this hoe is made from mill creek.

Another point is there are auction houses which specialize in native American relics. Artemis Gallery appears to be generic antique focused.

I am still on the fence concerning your specimen. Leaning more towards natural.

 

[hollARDog]

I'm not trying to imply nothing. If you read the first thread and not just look at the picture you will see.....1. not mine 2. Said,not mine 3. Said I'm here to learn🤘
But thanks for your other info. That is why I'm here👍

I don't think using this auction house as a reference to imply your item is an authentic native American spade is legitimate.
Artemis Gallery states "Artemis Gallery specializes in the sale of antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art, and we sell only authentic, legally-acquired examples. "

However, in browsing their past auction I noted they have lots from many places throughout the world, with this the only "native American" relic I seen.

I noted many lots touting a COA, but I did not find a single COA reference backed up with an image of the COA or details on who provided the COA. So, the referenced COA could have been printed by Micky Mouse for all I know reading the lot details.

The item you referenced MAY be an authentic native American spade. It has the correct shape but authenticating an item from a photo is tenuous at best. That said a bidder would have to rely on the auction house experience in the field, and it appears they have little in authenticating native American relics. Like I said, they can claim just about anything. I can say my dog can locate relics, but can he really?

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Note that the offered lot is much more defined and symmetric than the specimen you are displaying. This does appear to be flint. The majority of authentic spade, notched hoes and the like are mill creek chert. I cannot say if this hoe is made from mill creek.

Another point is there are auction houses which specialize in native American relics. Artemis Gallery appears to be generic antique focused.

I am still on the fence concerning your specimen. Leaning more towards natural.