Could this be a native american tool/wepon?

[MackDigger]

One side is flat and the groove appears to be hand made. I am no expert though so any opinions are appreciated. Found near a river in PA that had a TON of Native American activity.

 

[Twinkletoes]

It may be a Native American tool, however , the notch seems to be a fracture rather than an intentional cut. The picture below may be artifacts similar to the stone you found.


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What do you think?

 

[MackDigger]

They look a lot like it (minus the groove). I would like to know how big they are. And what they were used for. My stone is slightly bigger then my hand. You say the groove looks like a crack but it is in the perfect spot for this to be attached to a stick like a ax or a hammer.

 

[MackDigger]

It's also in the perfect spot to grip the stone with your thumb like a hand tool or even a brutal weapon

 

[MackDigger]

*Weapon (to correct the title of the post)

 

[Twinkletoes]

I believe the stones in the pictures I sent were used for bread / grain preparation.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Here's are more with rulers for a measure.
They are approximately 7"-8".


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[ChargerGuy]

One side is flat and the groove appears to be hand made. I am no expert though so any opinions are appreciated. Found near a river in PA that had a TON of Native American activity.

Unfortunately, it's just a natural stone. Looks like it has some disc scars on it and most likely that notch was created by the same or a plow hit.

 

[Clay Slayer]

Post this in "North American Artifacts"...You'll get some great, expert opinions.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds MackDigger!

 

[MarkDz]

Hi Mack... I agree that this is just an unusual natural stone (in my opinion). I hunt PA rivers too and see a lot of things like this. Most stone artifacts have clear signs of human alteration... this looks natural to me.
Keep hunting either way!

 

[woodstock]

If that's true wouldn't the groove be in the center ? Where it is it would easily become unattached . It's hard to say if it was a hand tool and it's not or I don't think it's a hammer or an ax . It just might be a natural formation ... IMHO , Woodstock

They look a lot like it (minus the groove). I would like to know how big they are. And what they were used for. My stone is slightly bigger then my hand. You say the groove looks like a crack but it is in the perfect spot for this to be attached to a stick like a ax or a hammer.