A Drilled Shell Artifact From Florida

[Hal Gorges]

This piece came from Cedar Key Florida and was crafted from shell, I have limited knowledge of shells, I don’t know what kind but it is, but it’s as heavy as a dense hammer stone of the same size . It’s 1” wide and 3/4” thick. remnants of original white shell are still visible and It’s been treated to prevent further deterioration Thanks for lookin.

[Benji]

Nice Hal

[south fork]

Nice find but it might be cursed I tried twice to enlarge the photo and now my power is out lol

[Hal Gorges]

I feel bad, but they don’t come with a no curse guarantee, That’s funny but not

[Cecilia]

Ooooohhhhhhh…….. Research Project!!!

[Hal Gorges]

I certainly would be in your debt..Would be thrilled to see pics.

[tomclark]

Super! Not from a columnella that was one honkin clam or other bivalve shell. If truly hard it may just be fossilized... Very interesting combination of holes I have only found barrel beads made from columnellas and the holes go straight through.

[Hal Gorges]

I think the other holes are deteriorated superficial worm holes, it does look fossilized, I’m thinking just the right combination of midden dirt., then it washed out on the beach, who knows,Lol.

[redrocks]

Nice Hal!

[Cecilia]

Brachiopod, but can’t figure out 3 holes unless attached to garment ?

[Hal Gorges]

No no no. One ..others are damage holes, marine worms or something.. Tom was confused also. My fault for not showing this view..It’s a large shell bead.I think. If you put it on a string and swung it, we’ll you certainly would get someone’s attention.new pic below.

[Hal Gorges]

I’m going to look up that word. Thanks Sis.I got more shells you can I’d later.

[Hal Gorges]

There is som confusion as to the holes on one side..They’re from damage there’s only one drilled hole.sorry.

[Cecilia]

Ah Ha! ….I knew that you knew fossil something!

[Hal Gorges]

What did you know that I knew,?, and when did I know it, Was I asleep?.g’night kiddo.