It's made of stone and was found in a field that has produced buckets of artifacts... Seriously. I'll post some pics of some stone implements I found in the same area.
Those are all nice but you're talking about items out of context.. I find more modern items in areas I find ancient artifacts very regularly.
I'm just saying your item does not look like a Native American artifact to me it looks colonial and it looks badly eroded.. I think it was the base to a candlestick or a crucifix or something along those lines at one time that's just my opinion
Looks like a foot to a statue to me but on the back side there is a small knob to connect to a larger piece like a leg or body. I don't think it is NA but would like to see the rest of it.
Sweet stone artifacts that is for sure.
I appreciate everyone's opinion and wouldn't rule anything out. However, it was found by my 12 yr old nephew in a small creek adjacent to the field where I have been finding NA since 1994. So... It wasn't found in a field.
It just does not look like anything we have seen Indian related. If it was an inkwell that old ink would have stained the inside. You are able to hold it and obviously know artifacts (nice items by the way) what are you thinking?
It could be a one of a kind. That cup on the bottom throws a wrench into it for sure.