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William Kennedy

‘Ask for mercy’: Possible slave-era grave relic unearthed in Louisiana backyard

A mysterious object unearthed in a Louisiana backyard could have possible ties to slave‑era burial practices and African cultural influence in the region.

According to a Reddit post from Mammoth_Insurance786, the item was found buried about 10 inches deep beside a large tree on private property. Mammoth_Insurance786 posted photos of the object and asked for help identifying it. One comment said, “Nope, but you better go put that s— back where ya found it and ask for mercy,” later noting it does point toward West African origins.

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