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  1. #1
    us
    Dec 2011
    35
    Relic Hunting

    Curiously shaped cylindrical rock..Ancient pestle? Petrified wood?

    When I was around 12 I found a uniquely shaped rock/stone off to the side of a riverbed at a campsite near Granite Falls, Wa. I have kept it ever since, always wondering and definitely hoping that it was more than just a rock. I have never seen a rock shaped like this before, it is oddly Phallic and resembles some type of pestle or tool to me. One end is slightly worn away like it was continually used to grind or ground things up. Though I acknowledge this may just be wishful thinking.
    It is approx. 6 1/2 inches long and that is really all I know about it. This is my first post/submission and this site and you all seem amazing! I'd greatly appreciate some expert input! Thanks.
    -T
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  2. #2
    Charter Member
    us
    Oct 2011
    VENTURA COUNTY, CA
    WHITES EAGLE
    142
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Curiously shaped cylindrical rock..Ancient pestle? Petrified wood?

    Hello SeattleHistoryNut,

    Your piece does resemble the Phallic Effigies found down here in my area, it does not appear to to worn enough to be a pestle.

    H_S

  3. #3
    ca
    Sep 2008
    Grande Prairie, AB
    MXT, Sovereign GT
    229
    All Types Of Treasure Hunting

    Re: Curiously shaped cylindrical rock..Ancient pestle? Petrified wood?

    The striations and markings lead me to think it's a piece of fossilized wood.
    Curiously shaped cylindrical rock..Ancient pestle? Petrified wood? -fossilized-wood.jpg

  4. #4
    us
    Dec 2011
    35
    Relic Hunting

    Re: Curiously shaped cylindrical rock..Ancient pestle? Petrified wood?

    Okay thank you both! Much appreciated!

 

 

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