Found in a river

[dingode]

I found this in a river in central Ohio, Delaware to be exact, about 15 years ago. I know there was lots of Indian activity in this area, but I have no idea if this is Indian or not. I understand, that there used to be some type of mill upstream a bit from where thes was found..

Any idea's?

Thanks,
Erin

 

[fossis]

I would go with the mill up-stream, (hand made) by
white settlers.
I have seen large grind stones, 4 ft by 10 in thick,
carved out of sandstone, with a square hole in middle.
Fossis..............

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

More than coincidence? You decide.

 

[justine093]

...that's funny! Identical match!

I can tellyou it is NOT to a teepee...I have a teepee and rope is used (or whatever equivilated for rope in those days.).

You could have an unusual Adena artifact, they are rare, but they pop up, things that have more religious context than useful context. You had mound builders there in Ohio (even in central to western PA>) some strange artifacts have come out of Ohio, one of the best being the Adena pipe:
http://www.ohiohistorycentral.org/entry.php?rec=2411

mound builder artifacts are certainly much different looking than traditional native American artifacts.

 

[dingode]

Hi again,
Time answer a few questions.

1. No, it isn't heavy.
2. Yes, holes go all the way thru.
3. look's to be made of baked clay

If anyone want's additional pics, just let me know.

Thanks again,
Erin

 

[Tricia]

Wouldn't clay erode eventually if it was in a river?

 

[UnEarthed72]

CHUUU CHUUU CHUUU sure they didnt come from crystal lake lol

deff. not for teepees,may just be some kind of folk art is my guess

 

[ivan salis]

stone age type ---jason mask---