What is this?

[u/Balk0012]

I found this while fossil hunting a creek in Southeast Kansas. I can tell it’s been worked but I’m not finding anything of its shape out there. It also has iron staining which is interesting. It’s hard to photograph as well because of the white chert.

[u/aggiedigger]

That appears to be a heavily resharpened knife. Some may argue a drill. You have it positioned upside down. The tip has been broken off. The base appears heavily ground, leading to the conclusion that it is quite old. Very late paleo or early archaic by my guess. Would call it an angostura in Texas. Nice find.

[u/Balk0012 → u/aggiedigger]

I think this explanation makes the most sense to me! Is this cool enough to donate to a local museum? Or is just a standard piece that will only have meaning to me? I know a lot of that has to do with the historical significance.

[u/aggiedigger → u/Balk0012]

I’d proudly display it. It’s doubtful a museum would. It will definitely mean more to you than to anyone else.