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Offline Scottski

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Could this be real?
« on: April 29, 2014, 09:45:26 pm »
My friend gave me this. He got it from a friend that is a bug man. He was spraying under a house and found it. Think it's real?
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Did the Native Americans think about all this that much or just do it?

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2014, 11:07:03 pm »
I don't think so, the patina doesn't look right to me.
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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2014, 11:17:58 pm »
The edge of the groove looks really clean and angular. dp
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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2014, 06:45:05 am »
I wouldn't chunk it though till ya have it looked at :). Looks cool to me.
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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2014, 10:28:22 am »
A top shot would be nice. There is usually some remnant of pecking on an axe.
I don't see any. A close up of the bit and grove would help.
Not sure this is the correct forum? The grove does look machine ground but I have seen many abo pieces that amaze me too.
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Offline Scottski

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2014, 10:43:54 am »
A few more pics, top and bottom and both sides.
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Offline Dalton Knapper

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2014, 03:32:10 pm »
The shape is what I find odd about it. I have never seen one that is curved on one side and straight on the other, mimicking the shape of a modern axe (almost like a fireman's axe). But then again, I haven't been all over the US. Where do you reckon it is from?

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2014, 03:42:57 pm »
It was found in Arkansas.
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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2014, 03:55:50 pm »
I did a google image search and found one that is similar - here's the link. Rick B

http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-619109/big-grooved-ax-tomahawk-axe-arrowheads-knives-knife.html

Offline Dalton Knapper

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2014, 06:49:07 pm »
Scottski - I'm in Arkansas too. If you want me to find the nearest archeological research station to you, just shoot me a PM and I'll give you contact information for the nearest one to you (be sure and give me a general area or city). Interesting!

Offline 1442

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2014, 12:28:47 am »
I could see where a indian mighta found a rock shaped near that and dicided to make an axe with it.  Cool find for sure

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2014, 12:00:30 pm »
Scottski - I'm in Arkansas too. If you want me to find the nearest archeological research station to you, just shoot me a PM and I'll give you contact information for the nearest one to you (be sure and give me a general area or city). Interesting!

Cool more Arkansans, Scottski I have a grooved axe as well but it has a more of a rectangular overall shape with a more rounded pecked groove I will see if I can get a picture of it up this weekend.  What part of Arkansas are you from Dalton Knapper?

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Offline Scottski

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2014, 12:46:10 pm »
I live in paragould.
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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2014, 06:59:33 pm »
I have several with traditional form but here's an odd one I found in South Carolina years ago. Grooved all the way around in the middle, it has a chisel like front edge and the back end comes to a dull point with 4 rough edges. Rick B

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Re: Could this be real?
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2014, 09:38:50 pm »
Here is mine it is chipped on the cutting edge from use im assuming.




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