Another Axe or Hoe?

[ghost recon]

Another is it a hoe or an axe. This piece is from western Tn., pretty sure it's Buffalo River chert material. This piece came with a group of points and drills from Tn. and Al. that I recently acquired. All the flint is no brainer good so I've got a pretty good feeling about the authenticity of this piece but I'm not 100% on it. I'm not really familiar with this style of tool and don't know what category it falls into. Any info would be great.

[justonemore]

Odd shape and it kinda looks like it has been re-chipped on sides and rear, particularly in the second pic. Could be pic but patination looks different. jmho

[ghost recon]

Originally Posted by justonemore

Odd shape and it kinda looks like it has been re-chipped on sides and rear, particularly in the second pic. Could be pic but patination looks different. jmho

I think that's because those areas are angled to the sun and picking up light. It has a pretty even patina except for a couple dings that show a much lighter material. I agree with you, it does have an odd shape for a Tn. axe or hoe. I'm about 50 - 50 on it. No great loss if it's a fake.

[questor]

I'm thinking hoe seems to make the most sense for this one. But then again, if actually an axe, then about the niftiest design on one of those I've seen in a long time.

[justonemore]

Hope it's the real deal, one of a kind!

[PA Eric]

scotto found something clost to that and posted it on recent finds, check it out

[bulletproof002000]

Dont know but its cool

[gpblood]

Very interesting piece indeed ,
From the pics it looks like it is a
chert cortex material , ie . ( grainy )
with the shape of a larger adze ? Scraper ?
Looks nice in collection !
GregBlood

[ghost recon]

Thanks for weighing in fellows, your opinions are appreciated. Still up in the air here. I found some somewhat similar pieces from further west like Bowtie axes, and notched hoes doing some research.

[eddies]

that thing is nice looking