I Think it is still a NICE FIND . I know very very little about artifacts thoughI don't think it's a maul. The groove is to narrow for a handle. A handle that skinny would snap off. No wear on either end from use. Nice find for sure.
I would say it's possible it's natural but has the definite look of being man made. I just don't think it was a maul which would have been swung hard and should show serious wear on either end. As well as the narrow groove wouldn't facilitate a handle stout enough to not break when used. What its purpose was I have no idea. It may help if the finder told us which state it was found in.Newman you seem to be a person of knowledge . This is not a negative question. How would a stone like that be formed ?
T_H how would they make such a tool. Would they use another stone to carve the grooves ?Could also have been in process of being made and not finished.
They would use another hard stone to peck and form the groove and stone toolsT_H how would they make such a tool. Would they use another stone to carve the grooves ?
Thank youThey would use another hard stone to peck and form the groove and stone tools