Is this a Native American metate/mealing stone?

MattfromTexas · Jun 25, 2013

Hello all,

My grandfather found this years ago and always maintained that it was a mealing stone used by Native Americans, and it looks like one to me as well but there is some debate about it in the family. I was looking for some confirmation that it is or isn't one. The stone measures about 17 inches long and is quite heavy.

quito · Jun 25, 2013

Welcome to the forum!!! It sure looks like it could be one to me. Nice one too!

wvwildman · Jun 25, 2013

looks like one to me too

NC field hunter · Jun 25, 2013

Looks like a winner. Closer pics. of the cupped out spot would help us help you. A few details are not visible at the angles provided.

kuger · Jun 25, 2013

sure looks good,in what provenance was it found?(Was there any other Indian artifacts in the area)

rock · Jun 25, 2013

Looks like it has a very well defined dimple to me. Metate or Mortar depending on where you live at.

MattfromTexas · Jun 25, 2013

Thanks for the responses! Unfortunetly my grandfather died in 2004 so I don't have any way to know if there were more relics where he found it at or not, I know he would have saved any if he saw them. The area where it was found was near a creek at the time but is now underneath a lake.