Stone ax head

[mark1431johnson]

This was found near the mouth of the kennabunk river in Maine.



Any information would be helpfull

 

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[bsit1361]

Full grooved ax. Could we get a side profile of it so we can see the bit? That's a nice find. One of the older axes.

 

[tncreeker]

I lived in Maine for a few years,,LOVE that state!! Navy brat,,Bath, Topsham. Miss Frostys donuts,,mmmmm.

 

[mark1431johnson]

This was found near the mouth of the kennabunk river in Maine.

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=675628"/>

Any information would be helpfull

 

[mark1431johnson]

Here are three more photos

 

[GaRebel1861]

That is a really nice find. You've got to be proud of that!

 

[budsmith19]

Very nice. Congrats

 

[mark1431johnson]

Is it valuable ?

 

[NC field hunter]

That is not only a full grooved axe , it is a raised ridge full groove. If you look at the hafting groove, you will notice a ridge around it that sits higher than the rest of the stone. That ridge is the original thickness of the stone. That means that the poll and blade were ground down to the depth of the groove . That was done to show skill and pride by the maker of this piece. I have found one in my life, most don't do that. I have had some $ offered for mine , but won't sell it!

 

[mark1431johnson]

Does anyone have a guess as to it's age

 

[NC field hunter]

Does anyone have a guess as to it's age

Mid archaic here in NC. Probably 6000BC

 

[NC field hunter]

This was found near the mouth of the kennabunk river in Maine.

<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=675628"/>

Any information would be helpfull

I can't help but come back and look at your pics. Do you collect, or accidentally find this piece? It has a great raised ridge on it. I don't know you, but I'm so proud of you. It makes me have flash backs of how excited I was finding mine . They seem to be in about the same condition also. Great find!!

 

[mark1431johnson]

Found it when fishing in the river at low tide

 

[NC field hunter]

Found it when fishing in the river at low tide

I'm a fisherman too. I think all of on here fish. That may be a little exaggerated but... Hey, their is a member on here named the onlinefisherman, he sells nice hand painted lures. Check him out!! I hope the axe sparked a new interest for you. You have, without a doubt, found a treasure chest. Check that river good befor tide comes in. I hope to hear more from you, you lucky devil!! Good luck fishing!!

 

[Neanderthal]

Very nice find, Mark!