Indian Artifact?

[Yard Digger]

I searched several forums including the, "Indian Artifacts" but couldn't find an ID for this round ball.
Possibly made of clay I don't know for sure.
I found it yesterday just strolling around in a field while waiting to start my duties as a commodity distribution volunteer.
Any help identifying it would be appreciated. Thanks and Happy Hunting,
Yard Digger

 

[Eddie Lomax]

Hard to tell, but probably is a clay marble.

 

[mountainplayer]

It's a clay marble. Good find!

MP

 

[Yard Digger]

Thanks guys...I wonder how long ago that clay marbles were made, and by whom? And were they home made or manufactured like the glass marbles?
Yard Digger

 

[mountainplayer]

From wikipedia:
"The first mass-produced toy marbles (clay) made in the US were made in Akron, Ohio by S.C. Dyke, in the early 1890s."

I know nothing about marbles, other than I like them. There are some super knowledgeable folks in the marble forum. You might try posting your question there.

MP

 

[Yard Digger]

Thanks MP, I'll take a look at that forum.
YD