My first find...it think? Can someone tell me what this is?

happyhouroasis

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Charlie P. (NY)

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South Central Upstate NY in the foothills of the h
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Metal Detecting
Stone 25¢ piece? :D

Is it stone? Bone? Metal?

Small for most tools. Maybe some type of tiny scraper - for fleshing out squirrel hides?
 

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happyhouroasis

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plehbah said:
I am assuming that there is flaking present on both faces, or sides, and all around the edges.

If this is the case, then it is called a biface. Closer examination of the edges to determine platform preparation and any use-wear patterns if present would be needed to determine function.

Bifaces were a common tool, with a wide variety of uses. They could serve as cores, cutting tools, scrapers, and could even be made into a projectile point after serving in all of these roles.

It was basically a prehistoric 'Leatherman' tool.

Thank you for the info. The stone does has flaking around all edges and on both sides. It is about 1.5" in diameter.

How old would you say it is??

Thanks,
Becky
 

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