Natural Pearl Fossil

[Claudia Cruz]

My first time posting here.  Just found this unusual piece after a big storm and extremely high tide in Cape Canaveral, FL.  Has several holes, two larger ones connect.  Smaller pin size holes on bottom are not very deep. Also has a small curled up end, similar to a tail.  I thought it was ivory, but it is such an odd shape.  Maybe a natural pearl?

 

[Ludwigia]

Looks like plastic to me whatever it is.

[Kane]

I agree with plastic. It appears to have been melted on one side, and that this initially would have been a sphere. To test, apply a flame and you will know very quickly if this is plastic.

[Claudia Cruz]

Tested with hot pin.  Does not melt.  Solid, hard.

[Fossildude19]

Slag of some kind, then.

[sixgill pete]

It absolutely looks man made to me.

[rocket]

man made, I would agree

but, what will it be? No clear idea, part of a jewellry perhaps

[Carl]

My gut says it's a snail netsuke.

[DPS Ammonite]

Put it in some HCl or vinegar. Any fizzing?