Mother Nature or Man??

[jeramme]

I can't decide if this piece is worked or not...there does seem to be pecking on the angled end, and side..but hoping the experts can advise. It is approximately 3" long and about 2" wide, and was found in a known habitation area.

Thanks for your help!

 

[choo]

Mother Nature no sign of pecking on it!

 

[jamus peek]

I can't decide if this piece is worked or not...there does seem to be pecking on the angled end, and side..but hoping the experts can advise. It is approximately 3" long and about 2" wide, and was found in a known habitation area.

Thanks for your help!

I find both pestles that show peck marks and pestles that have been ground and even polished with little evidence of pecking. It looks polished to me which could be natural but maybe not. If you can post a pic with the flat side down it is very reminiscent of a hoof pestle. I have a few both that show peck marks and a few ground smooth that show sufficient wear on the flat side that are not far off from the shape of yours.

 

[Rookster]

Wish I knew more about rocks. That's A pretty nice one. Congrats

 

[ToddsPoint]

That's quartzite. Nice quartzite seems to get round and smooth in creeks. Gary