Found in a small WNC creek.

Hi, I found this after a section of creek was excavated on my property. I have no idea how old it is or what it's made of but it's certainly not maliable. The top two pieces are connected with some sort of bolt? It's rusted, the rest is not.

Daydreaming here...... But two different conquistador parties came through here in the 16th century, or very close. This was found in swain County.

Thanks.