Help identifying native American artifact

[chelvt]

Could this be a native American grinding stone? It has considerable wear on the underside where it is almost dished out and has long scratches and discoloration that is red. There is a groove where your thumb fits to the left also with staining and grooves where your fingers fit on the other side. On one end of the stone there is also staining and it is smooth down. Attached photos below..

 

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[chelvt]

I'm wondering if this is a native American grinding stone. It has considerable wear and has grooves and scratching on the underside along with being discolored red. It is worn down significantly on the underside with visible scratching.There is a groove where your thumb fits perfectly and it stuck out to me right away. I would appreciate someone with possibly more knowledge in native American artifacts. Attached photos below.. View attachment 2107986 View attachment 2107996 View attachment 2107997 View attachment 2107999

Also as a side note, this was found at a known village site as an archaeological, dig was done here about 30 or 40 years ago.

 

[tamrock]

I would think if it was a grinding mano stone. It would be much smoother with possible striated wear marks visible on the flat side.

 

[vpnavy]

I am sure that this is a native American grinding stone...

I moved ya from HELP! over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

If no one can identify your find - you might consider posting your pictures on NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIFACTS for additional exposure...

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[Tony in SC]

I don't see where it was worked or used by man? Fitting in the hand doesn't mean it's an artifact. I think it is one of Mother natures rock.

 

[chelvt]

Hello there, this was found at a known village site where an archaeological dig was done many years ago. This stood out to me right away. When I looked underneath the stone it looks just like your typical grinding stone where it is grooved down in the middle with scratching and divots from grinding. It is considerably worn in the middle and the rock is also discolored on the bottom side which usually signifies wear. Please see attached photos. Thank you for your input.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Looks natural to me, no signs in pictures of being used, flat side doesn't show any signs of being used for grinding.

 

[antmike915]

Looks natural too me as well.

 

[Lone Star]

Hello there, this was found at a known village site where an archaeological dig was done many years ago. This stood out to me right away. When I looked underneath the stone it looks just like your typical grinding stone where it is grooved down in the middle with scratching and divots from grinding. It is considerably worn in the middle and the rock is also discolored on the bottom side which usually signifies wear. Please see attached photos. Thank you for your input. View attachment 2108001 View attachment 2108002 View attachment 2108003 View attachment 2108004 View attachment 2108005 View attachment 2108027 View attachment 2108028 View attachment 2108029 This has not been modified to a grinding stone. If it had, the used edge will be perfectly flat.

 

[ToddsPoint]

Natural rock. Flattened on one side by glacial action.

 

[tamrock]

Natural rock. Flattened on one side by glacial action.

Indeed. With all the questions and comments people have of why these rocks they found are fashioned, as though it was a man made creation. It would be good they review this documentary to get a better understanding on how these unique rocks turned out the way they did by natural forces and not man. It's a bit long, but very informative.

 

[dognose]

I agree its natural.

had it been used as a pestle or other tool to grind or abrade long enough to get a wear pattern for a hand, the bottom would have a lot of polish and use wear. which I don't see

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Threads merged to single thread.

 

[MAMucker]

I would have picked that one up too. And maybe I would have given it a good look over and even brought it home.
I have to disagree however, with the statement that it looks like a typical grinding stone. The immediate problem I see is that it is not typical at all. Like others here have said, it is missing all the obvious evidence.

The shape is cool. Could make a great doorstop or paperweight until the mystery is solved.

Could it have been used? Sure. For what exactly? Who can know?

Love the photos. Keep posting.

 

[unclemac]

I am thinking that an Archeological dig at a village site wouldn't have missed that one were it an artifact.

 

[galenrog]

As the title of this section implies, just a rock.

Time for more coffee.

 

[Gulf Coast Pirate]

Natural rock.

 

[RGINN]

Natural. Grinding stones I find are ground smooth on one side from use. And every rock I pick up fits perfectly in my hand.

 

[dognose]

I see no peck marks used to shape a tool, or polish use wear.
it's just a natural stone formed from weathering over years.