Need identification help

[TretinIowa]

I think this might be a uniface scraper or maybe a chopper not sure. Found in a area where a lot of artifacts have been recovered.

[Get-the-point]

Used core for making points from. It looks like it has been exhausted in use.............................GTP

[TretinIowa]

Used core for making points from. It looks like it has been exhausted in use.............................GTP

Sorry, Im very new to this so it may be a dumb question but when you say core do you mean it was a larger piece that they would chip pieces off to make points until this was all the what left over?

[Get-the-point]

Used core for making points from. It looks like it has been exhausted in use.............................GTP

Sorry, Im very new to this so it may be a dumb question but when you say core do you mean it was a larger piece that they would chip pieces off to make points until this was all the what left over?

Not a dumb question it is a logical reply to a question not fully explained. Yes that is exactly what it is ( a core flake that is). Now that I have had a second look at this, I noticed a couple of things about it that makes me believe that it is a Fleshing tool or Tanning knife. It is a nice one too by the way. After looking at it knowing its use you see how it was structured and made to fit the makers hand. In the one photo you can clearly see on the butt side big flake chunks where the knuckles would rest. The back side being all flat was meant for the palm area and the rough and semi flat side area for the fingers to grip. Take a look at your pictures and you can see it. Nice find!!!! Glad I took a second look.............................GTP

[TretinIowa]

Used core for making points from. It looks like it has been exhausted in use.............................GTP

Sorry, Im very new to this so it may be a dumb question but when you say core do you mean it was a larger piece that they would chip pieces off to make points until this was all the what left over?

Not a dumb question it is a logical reply to a question not fully explained. Yes that is exactly what it is ( a core flake that is). Now that I have had a second look at this, I noticed a couple of things about it that makes me believe that it is a Fleshing tool or Tanning knife. It is a nice one too by the way. After looking at it knowing its use you see how it was structured and made to fit the makers hand. In the one photo you can clearly see on the butt side big flake chunks where the knuckles would rest. The back side being all flat was meant for the palm area and the rough and semi flat side area for the fingers to grip. Take a look at your pictures and you can see it. Nice find!!!! Glad I took a second look.............................GTP

Thanks GTP you have been very helpful. Good artifact finding karma coming your way.

[trevmma]

was this a river find

[TretinIowa]

was this a river find

It was not a river find but could have thrown it in the river from where it was found. So it very well may have spent some time in there and was carried up during the floods.

[Felinepeachy]

I bet it feels good in your hand. Nice find!

[iowa trout]

Exceptional piece T Iowa the finger/hand holds is awesome as explained by GTP I like it and it must have been a good ergonomically tool by its user.Thanks for posting have many like it but admire yours .Have you guessed left or right hand implement ? -Iowa trout