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Posted Nov 05, 2009, 07:45:48 pm |
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I think this is my first What is it post, but anyway, this thing was found in Wyoming. It is not any kind of metal - it is some kind of stone. Not magnetic, doesn't sound off with an md. It was found in an area that is known to have neat stuff like TeePee rings, etc. That's all I know - we found it in a big field. Not sure if it could be something that has been fired. Both the top (pic 1) and the other side (pic three) are bowl-like and hollowed out. B  |
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 07:56:26 pm |
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piant or dye holder?
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 08:39:29 pm |
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Dog bone?  |
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 10:10:43 pm |
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Several years ago I saw one similar to yours in my doctor's office on top of his file cabinet. I thought it was some type of paper weight, but he said it was a Native American bowl used to melt opium. Breezie
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 11:26:02 pm |
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Very well could be petrified dung |
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Nov 05, 2009, 11:28:50 pm |
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Several years ago I saw one similar to yours in my doctor's office on top of his file cabinet. I thought it was some type of paper weight, but he said it was a Native American bowl used to melt opium. Breezie
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 01:04:46 am |
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If it was a bowl of some type - then it would have been shaped and fired in some way?
It's definitely (I think) not anything petrified. It feels like stone - and its heavy for its size.
B
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 05:31:45 am |
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Maybe the Indian Artifacts people can help.
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 10:57:47 am |
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Good idea - I think I will cross-post it.
Thanks,
B
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 12:13:54 pm |
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There was a thread over in treasure marks and signs that had pictures of naturally occuring rock formations similar to yours. I tried searching earlier and didn't find it, but I'm pretty sure thats where I saw it. The consensus on that thread was that it was a natural occuring rock. I'm not sure myself.  |
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 02:20:03 pm |
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I agree with you....I think its a naturally occurring mineral nodule. Take it into a good rock shop or your local Natural History Museum and ask them.
TiredIron
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Nov 06, 2009, 06:13:48 pm |
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Very well could be petrified dung That's exactly what it is. Coprolite. |
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