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Going way way back in time. · **3 Likes**

I posted this picture for the Weekly Challenge (history) but I'm sharing it here because some may find it interesting.This piece weighs about 5lbs.--charliezap

This has been passed down to my wife. In the 1930's her grandfather found this Indian axe in his backyard here in Saugus Ma. on the banks of the Saugus River. The Indians had camps along the river where they did their fishing and hunting. An expert told me that it probably dates back to the Archaic Age to maybe 4000 years ago and was most likely a tool instead of a weapon. I wish that when I hold it I could get a vibe or vision of who may have held this many many years ago but that is just wishful thinking on my part. A funny aside to this story is that my wife's mother was using this artifact as a door stop years ago before it was given to her.--charliezap

Here is the story that was done on it almost 5 yrs ago.
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/north-american-indian-artifacts/24767-anci...-doorstop.html

RoxnDox · 01-24-2015, 01:13 PM

Very cool!

Jim

charliezap · 01-24-2015, 02:11 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Very cool!

Jim

Thanks Jim--It's one hell of a paperweight.

--charliezap

**Bob Harris** · 01-24-2015, 03:25 PM

very interesting artifact Charlie and I enjoyed the link also. I think the estimate on worth is way low. TFS.....

charliezap · 01-25-2015, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

very interesting artifact Charlie and I enjoyed the link also. I think the estimate on worth is way low. TFS.....

Thanks Bob--I don't know what it's really worth but it is in a safe place.

--charliezap

**Sailor** · 01-25-2015, 11:21 AM

What an amazing artifact. The thought that someone held and used this piece 4000 years ago right in the area you live has got to be one of awe.

Jer

charliezap · 01-25-2015, 04:48 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

What an amazing artifact. The thought that someone held and used this piece 4000 years ago right in the area you live has got to be one of awe.

Jer

Thanks Jer.Maybe I should let a physic hold it.

--capn zap

Tom Gotzy · 01-25-2015, 05:31 PM

I think it's really cool that you have a piece of history in your hands, congrats!

charliezap · 01-26-2015, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by Tom Gotzy

I think it's really cool that you have a piece of history in your hands, congrats!

Thanks Tom--If that piece could only talk.

--charliezap

**Bruce Clark** · 01-27-2015, 04:17 AM

A marvelous artifact and well presented. I have an Australian Aboriginal axehead that is very different to this one, with nowhere near the finish as on this one. In the next few days I will get a photo of it to post.

**Mikesul** · 07-03-2018, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

I posted this picture for the Weekly Challenge (history) but I'm sharing it here because some may find it interesting.This piece weighs about 5lbs.--charliezap

This has been passed down to my wife. In the 1930's her grandfather found this Indian axe in his backyard here in Saugus Ma. on the banks of the Saugus River. The Indians had camps along the river where they did their fishing and hunting. An expert told me that it probably dates back to the Archaic Age to maybe 4000 years ago and was most likely a tool instead of a weapon. I wish that when I hold it I could get a vibe or vision of who may have held this many many years ago but that is just wishful thinking on my part. A funny aside to this story is that my wife's mother was using this artifact as a door stop years ago before it was given to her.--charliezap

Here is the story that was done on it almost 5 yrs ago.
Ancient Axe Used as Doorstop

Beautiful ground stone axe.

Dewman · 07-03-2018, 05:24 PM

I love old artifacts like this. I'm like you.... if you could only get a "vision" of what it's past held. If it was a weapon, it could certainly cause a lot of hurt!

**DW58** · 07-03-2018, 06:53 PM

Love this kinda stuff! You've done a really nice job of recording it.

**FozzFoster** · 07-27-2018, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

I posted this picture for the Weekly Challenge (history) but I'm sharing it here because some may find it interesting.This piece weighs about 5lbs.--charliezap

This has been passed down to my wife. In the 1930's her grandfather found this Indian axe in his backyard here in Saugus Ma. on the banks of the Saugus River. The Indians had camps along the river where they did their fishing and hunting. An expert told me that it probably dates back to the Archaic Age to maybe 4000 years ago and was most likely a tool instead of a weapon. I wish that when I hold it I could get a vibe or vision of who may have held this many many years ago but that is just wishful thinking on my part. A funny aside to this story is that my wife's mother was using this artifact as a door stop years ago before it was given to her.--charliezap

Here is the story that was done on it almost 5 yrs ago.
Ancient Axe Used as Doorstop

interesting story here! nice one!

Outlander · 07-27-2018, 07:31 PM

wow interesting read TFS

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01-24-2015, 02:11 PM	#3
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox Very cool! Jim Thanks Jim--It's one hell of a paperweight.--charliezap

01-25-2015, 07:02 AM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris very interesting artifact Charlie and I enjoyed the link also. I think the estimate on worth is way low. TFS..... Thanks Bob--I don't know what it's really worth but it is in a safe place.--charliezap

01-25-2015, 04:48 PM	#7
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor What an amazing artifact. The thought that someone held and used this piece 4000 years ago right in the area you live has got to be one of awe. Jer Thanks Jer.Maybe I should let a physic hold it.--capn zap

01-26-2015, 08:08 AM	#9
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom Gotzy I think it's really cool that you have a piece of history in your hands, congrats! Thanks Tom--If that piece could only talk.--charliezap

01-24-2015, 01:13 PM	#2
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Very cool! Jim

01-24-2015, 03:25 PM	#4
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	very interesting artifact Charlie and I enjoyed the link also. I think the estimate on worth is way low. TFS.....

01-25-2015, 11:21 AM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	What an amazing artifact. The thought that someone held and used this piece 4000 years ago right in the area you live has got to be one of awe. Jer

01-25-2015, 05:31 PM	#8
Tom Gotzy Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania Posts: 717	I think it's really cool that you have a piece of history in your hands, congrats!

01-27-2015, 04:17 AM	#10
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	A marvelous artifact and well presented. I have an Australian Aboriginal axehead that is very different to this one, with nowhere near the finish as on this one. In the next few days I will get a photo of it to post.

07-03-2018, 04:18 PM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by charliezap I posted this picture for the Weekly Challenge (history) but I'm sharing it here because some may find it interesting.This piece weighs about 5lbs.--charliezap This has been passed down to my wife. In the 1930's her grandfather found this Indian axe in his backyard here in Saugus Ma. on the banks of the Saugus River. The Indians had camps along the river where they did their fishing and hunting. An expert told me that it probably dates back to the Archaic Age to maybe 4000 years ago and was most likely a tool instead of a weapon. I wish that when I hold it I could get a vibe or vision of who may have held this many many years ago but that is just wishful thinking on my part. A funny aside to this story is that my wife's mother was using this artifact as a door stop years ago before it was given to her.--charliezap Here is the story that was done on it almost 5 yrs ago. Ancient Axe Used as Doorstop Beautiful ground stone axe.

07-03-2018, 05:24 PM	#12
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	I love old artifacts like this. I'm like you.... if you could only get a "vision" of what it's past held. If it was a weapon, it could certainly cause a lot of hurt!

07-03-2018, 06:53 PM	#13
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	Love this kinda stuff! You've done a really nice job of recording it.

07-27-2018, 05:03 PM	#14
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by charliezap I posted this picture for the Weekly Challenge (history) but I'm sharing it here because some may find it interesting.This piece weighs about 5lbs.--charliezap This has been passed down to my wife. In the 1930's her grandfather found this Indian axe in his backyard here in Saugus Ma. on the banks of the Saugus River. The Indians had camps along the river where they did their fishing and hunting. An expert told me that it probably dates back to the Archaic Age to maybe 4000 years ago and was most likely a tool instead of a weapon. I wish that when I hold it I could get a vibe or vision of who may have held this many many years ago but that is just wishful thinking on my part. A funny aside to this story is that my wife's mother was using this artifact as a door stop years ago before it was given to her.--charliezap Here is the story that was done on it almost 5 yrs ago. Ancient Axe Used as Doorstop interesting story here! nice one!

07-27-2018, 07:31 PM	#15
Outlander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Easten Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,148	wow interesting read TFS

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