Indian artifact?

[Kiowa27]

Hey everyone greetings and good morning! I recently found a stone artifact in a 4 inch deep stream near a large tributary in Michigan on my uncle's property. Im thinking it's possibly"Indian" but I need help identifing what exactly it was used for.

 

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[Icewing]

I just try to remind people that when it comes to determining if stones are artifacts or not often depends on more than just it's shape. In many cases it's a matter of interpretation based on where the item was found, what was around it, and if it shows any tooling marks. People's who use/used stone tools tended to use what they found in nature more often than not. Your stone I believe was originally shaped by nature. However it could have served as a multi purpose tool. Again it would come down to the fine details of its weathered surface that simply aren't likely to be visible in standard photos.

Simply put: If it's your perception that it's an artifact, then to you it is, until proven otherwise.
Cool piece, thanks for sharing.

 

[Plug N Play]

Quite possibly an omarolluk .

 

[Arid-Zone-A-seeker]

Don't rule it out. Tool marks can be wheathered away,or water worn, I find alot of items used by native americans that are like this. Could be a paint grind stone. Is the rock soft or hard?

 

[Kiowa27]

Thanks for the input everyone

.I don't believe it to be weather worn due to the fact it was already sitting upright underwater when found. The rock is hard and the underside is curved, it fits very well in the palm of ones hand. I'll post more pics of the bottom when I get a chance.

 

[Kiowa27]

Plug N Play may be right it could be an omarolluk, however the property lies 1 mile from a huge Indian camp. Thanks guys!

 

[bradyboy]

awesome find, can we see the bottom?
Brady

 

[Kiowa27]

Bottom of rock

 

[Old Pueblo]

Plug N Play may be right it could be an omarolluk, however the property lies 1 mile from a huge Indian camp. Thanks guys!

If thats the case, its probably artificial for sure.