Artifact?

[Mintberrycrunch]

Most likely natural but thought I’d post a picture any thoughts

 

[creskol]

I would say yes .. looks like a nutting stone. Nice save.

Added: Take a look at some of the ones here: nutting stone

 

[flinthunter]

A nutting stone is a possibility, but on a stone that small, I'd say natural.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Quarter for scale

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

More likely a Omarolluk or Omar for short.

 

[Red-Coat]

Mire likely a Omarolluk or Omar for short.

Agree. They're very common in Michigan.



Of course a Native American could potentially make use of something naturally formed in a convenient shape, but nutting stones usually show some signs of use-wear/impact damage and I don't see it in the one you found. Just some weathering and erosion.

 

[Mintberrycrunch]

Last two pictures top and side views

 

[Shankersbend]

oil lamp