Turtle Shell with small holes

[cdsieg]

Is there any significance to this shell and the small holes on it, I looked at other skulls online and don't see these holes in them. I know Native Americans wore them and made other things from them, is this a relic or just a shell?For those of you who believe in trail trees or pointing trees, this was found at the base of one. If this has any native american meaning and should be left where I found it, I would put it back. I don't like to take things that serve a purpose in this or another world.
Thanks for your help!
Cindy

 

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[mfitzs70]

Thats where the curb finders for the turtle went. They must have rusted away. ....Sorry < I'll be quiet now

 

[cdsieg]

Thats where the curb finders for the turtle went. They must have rusted away. ....Sorry < I'll be quiet now

I must need to stand up and read this, it went right over my head! I am pretty sure it is humor, but I must be having a senior moment and I don't get it! LOL

 

[cdsieg]

Here are some examples:

 

[Breezie]

I must need to stand up and read this, it went right over my head! I am pretty sure it is humor, but I must be having a senior moment and I don't get it! LOL

Back in the 1950s, some cars had curb feelers to help prevent messing up your white wall tires. They were made of metal and attached close to the wheels as shown below. They are still available today. I bought an 'after market' set to go on my '59 SDL, but couldn't use them because the location of the lake pipes. Breezie

 

[Indian Steve]

Hi, If it was found on top of the ground, it isn't very old. Mice and squirrels chew them for the calcium up in a few years. I have seen shells survive that are well buried but they are few and far between. steve

 

[cdsieg]

Back in the 1950s, some cars had curb feelers to help prevent messing up your white wall tires. They were made of metal and attached close to the wheels as shown below. They are still available today. I bought an 'after market' set to go on my '59 SDL, but couldn't use them because the location of the lake pipes. Breezie

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Thanks Breezie, I always like it when you reply to one of my posts, you always teach me something new. Thanks again!

 

[arnofarrell]

Was it buried? I have found some shells before that were bleached like that from the sun, I am not sure if this is native american.

 

[cdsieg]

Was it buried? I have found some shells before that were bleached like that from the sun, I am not sure if this is native american.

thanks for replying and no it wasn't buried.

 

[wainzoid]

Thats a box turtle. When they dry up, the skin on the shell shrinks, comes loose, and falls off. Alive they are kinda black and yellow. I have found quite a few of them. Are the holes round/drilled ? Im thinking Ive seen a hole or two in them, but that was from decay. Never seen one with a drilled hole. I cant imagine that a shell would survive long enough to have been done by indians. maybe
When my dad was a kid they would catch box turtles and carve there initials in the bottom before releasing them. I always catch them and check there underside. I think they live pretty long...maybe 40-50 yrs. just guessing.
My boys always sign them with a sharpie.
I usually find them in the spring while hunting morels. They are a woods turtle and not a water turtle. C'mon spring!!!!

 

[JOHUNT]

I usually find them in the spring while hunting morels. QUOTE]
Mmmmmmm, ya had to remind me!

Cindy, The shell doesn't look that old to me. Cool find though!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I find them too bleached by the sun. They will eventually fall apart and rot.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

Here are some examples: View attachment 748974 View attachment 748975 View attachment 748976

That is really kewl example, I have never seen any with two holes drilled in it but I think those photos you posted says it all, used for indian decorations, how old? i have no idea maybe early 1900s?? Kewl find!

 

[cdsieg]

Thats a box turtle. When they dry up, the skin on the shell shrinks, comes loose, and falls off. Alive they are kinda black and yellow. I have found quite a few of them. Are the holes round/drilled ? Im thinking Ive seen a hole or two in them, but that was from decay. Never seen one with a drilled hole. I cant imagine that a shell would survive long enough to have been done by indians. maybe
When my dad was a kid they would catch box turtles and carve there initials in the bottom before releasing them. I always catch them and check there underside. I think they live pretty long...maybe 40-50 yrs. just guessing.
My boys always sign them with a sharpie.
I usually find them in the spring while hunting morels. They are a woods turtle and not a water turtle. C'mon spring!!!!

Thank you! Very interesting and I learned some new things!

 

[cdsieg]

I usually find them in the spring while hunting morels. QUOTE]
Mmmmmmm, ya had to remind me!

Cindy, The shell doesn't look that old to me. Cool find though!

Thank you for responding!

 

[cdsieg]

I find them too bleached by the sun. They will eventually fall apart and rot.

Hi BCH, thanks for joining in!

 

[cdsieg]

That is really kewl example, I have never seen any with two holes drilled in it but I think those photos you posted says it all, used for indian decorations, how old? i have no idea maybe early 1900s?? Kewl find!

Thank you HutSiteDigger, Of course I like your answer best, because it would give it more meaning. I need a turtle Dr. to chime in! LOL