Chopper, Hoe or just a Rock

[alaldrid]

I found this today while on a fire line in Stanly county NC right next to the Yadkin river. It was on the same 100 ft were I have found 5 points. It looks to be worked and resembles another artifact I posted earlier. It might just be a rock.




Here is the one I posted earlier.

 

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[SCrocks]

I think probable a large preform but possible as you suggested.

 

[GatorBoy]

It definitely looks worked to me.
It's rayholite as well.
I think a perform is likely but that wouldn't have stopped it from seeing some use as it was I don't think.
It reminds me of this one my friend from N.C. found a couple weeks ago.

 

[larson1951]

i think it is a preform or possibly an expediant chopper tool
one thing for sure it has been percussion flaked into its present shape
i'da kept it

 

[alaldrid]

Thanks for the help. The whole fire line had flint flakes all over it. I think if I would have been the first one on it, I would have found more. I found a couple stacks of flint.

 

[GatorBoy]

You should head back after a good rain.
Did you trench the line?

 

[alaldrid]

You should head back after a good rain.
Did you trench the line?

It had just rained a few inches. I only had about thirty minutes to walk it but I am sure I missed something. It was a bladed fire line. The line parallels a 6 to 8 foot wide creek. I have never looked in a creek before but this might be a good one to start with.

 

[alaldrid]

Here are the others I found on the same 100 ft of fire line. I posted these earlier so you may have seen them before.

 

[Tnmountains]

I bet that creek may hold some if not where you are find the other stuff looks like a good place to dig if you have permission.

 

[NC field hunter]

You have stumbled upon a hand chopper. I have several of these and love finding them. They all have a smooth spot that fits the hand like a glove. Check these out.











Here is the grip.















I didn't really knock the cat winding with this tool, it's trick photography.

 

[rock]

I found this today while on a fire line in Stanly county NC right next to the Yadkin river. It was on the same 100 ft were I have found 5 points. It looks to be worked and resembles another artifact I posted earlier. It might just be a rock.
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Here is the one I posted earlier.
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Looks like you are in a great spot to hunt. I like the preforms.

 

[alaldrid]

Thanks all for the help and info.