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Hi Ralph,
This is a garage sale find. The woman said it was tusk ,but from looking at one of your previous answers, I don't believe so. I tried to find some information on the internet and ran across ALLEXPERTS. I know you need to see a picture so I will attatch to another email. Thanks for your time!
                             Jim

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Hi Jim,

Yes, I will need photographs.  When you take the photos, please include a ruler or something for the purpose of scale.  Also the closer the better on the ends of the object.

I look forward to seeing them.

You can also send them to me at rsalier@hotmail.com  Subject: tusk.

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Ralph Salier

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Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.

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Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.

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