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  1. 04-15-2018, 12:20 PM #1
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    Tomahawk?

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    A few weeks ago, I discovered this item in central Illinois. I have found a number of a number of artifacts through the years, but never anything like this. I think it's a tomahawk. Would appreciate any further insights from the forum members.
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    Hello Ben and welcome. My opinion is that's a natural formation. I can't see any human alteration there.
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    Is the bit ground smooth to a sharp edge ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by uniface View Post
    Is the bit ground smooth to a sharp edge ?
    Thanks for responding. I think it may be. I have attached a few additional pictures.Tomahawk?-img_0519-jpgTomahawk?-img_0521-jpgTomahawk?-img_0518-jpg
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    Sorry, but that us just natural erosion on that stone.

    These are Stone Tools.
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    Tool.
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    That rock is natural .
    say what you mean & mean what you say !
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    Quote Originally Posted by uniface View Post
    Tool.
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    Sorry, but that us just natural erosion on that stone.

    These are Stone Tools.
    So Steve thinks it is naturally occurring but uniface thinks it is a tool? Maybe I should ask a local expert (whomever that might be)... I'm afraid my low quality photography is not showing it as well as could be done.
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    Ben I see rocks like that all the time. I guess some one could pick it up & use it if they wanted .
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    I appreciate all of you sharing your knowledge & thoughts. Here are a couple other oddities...maybe they are just natural rocks as well...

    Tomahawk?-img_0392-jpgTomahawk?-img_0386-jpg
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