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About 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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Archaeology - Possible Atrifact

Expert: Ralph Salier - 9/19/2009

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Artifact

Hi, I found this while I was Meteorite hunting. It looks like an arrow head made of metal with the end bent. Let me know what you think.
Thanks
John

Answer
Hi John,

It is hard for me to tell based on this one photo. Would you kindly send me 3 more.

1) on its side
2) on its back
3) with a ruler so I can tell how long it is.

The "tang" or the part that would go into the arrow shaft may be bent from use. But chances are
the damage may have occured during manufacture.

If you could send the other pics, that would be helpful. Is it magnetic?

Thanks
Ralph

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