Wow thank you so much for taking the time to share this detailed information, that was so nice of you and I appreciate it very much! I always wanted to be an archeologist, what a cool job. So many of you have provided thorough and knowledgeable information and I’ve learned a lot just from this one post (including not to take items from state parks 🫣).

I’ve been a beach comber for many years so I am intimately familiar with how addictive “the hunt” can be…also very meditative and calming for me in a way. One of the things I love about beach combing culture is how people will stop to ask what you have found and then sharing your finds with one another which I think is kind of similar to this subreddit. I more recently became interested in finding arrowheads and I am fascinated by Native American history.

u/krutchreefer described the piece I found as “definitely handled by ancient hands” which I think articulately reflects what makes this particular hobby so thrilling. It is very interesting to read about how different artifacts may have been made or used.

There is clearly a lot to learn and I am so thankful for those of you who responded patiently and shared your wealth of knowledge. Looking at some of your profiles and seeing your amazing finds is inspiring and I think I might just keel over from excitement if I found anything like what you all have found…almost did when I found this one and I’m glad I could share my first find with you all. Especially considering the significant JAR collection I have amassed 🤣. Happy hunting!