✅ SOLVED Native American Indian Stone Tool Artifacts

[theory_z]

Here are a couple of artifacts, both found in Franklin county Ohio. The one on the left fits my hand any way I can hold it, and was obviously manufactured. The one on the right could be a fossilized bone for what I know, but it was used as a hammer by someone at some point judging by the worn point (not very visible in either pic here).

What can anybody tell me about either of these? Who made them, when, and for what purpose? I have another handaxe-type tool (buried amongst my stuff) that has the same 'thumb-hold' ridge as the left side one, except the body is narrower and sharpened to a blade.

Any insight or info is greatly appreciated!

 

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[HutSiteDigger]

The one on the right looks interesting! If you scroll down the "Forum" page there is a page for Indian artifacts with very knowledgeable members on it when it comes to this stuff, I would post this in there.

 

[wvwildman]

looks like natural rock

 

[theory_z]

Thanks, Hutsite. The one on the left is more interesting to me since it's a great stone material, but the one on the right looks like it could just be old.

 

[HutSiteDigger]

The one on the right looks more worn too me and I have seen (not a expert in native american stuff) indian axes that closely resemble the one on the right! Ask in Native American forum on here! I would like to know myself. Good luck!

 

[theory_z]

Basically, they are made of two completely different materials. The left one is more metallic, and the right one is like calcite or silicate. They are really a lot different that way.

The left one is very modern with the work on it compared to the right one (just my sense). Either one is a good tool, and you 'get it' once you hold one of these lol. There's basically no wrong way to hold the left one, which I greatly appreciate with this kind of tech. Thanks for pointing me the right way

 

[flinthunter]

Sorry, but they look like natural rocks to me. Post in the North American Artifacts section with pictures from different angles and you should get a good answer.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sorry both just natural rocks shaped by mother nature....

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[unclemac]

no, not artifacts.

 

[woodstock]

I have to agree with Treasure_Hunter on these until it's proven otherwise . Natural rocks can be form very much looking like a tool like the one on the right and the one on the left is the same as the one on the right because they appear to be mother nature playing tricks with your eyes ( and hand ) . Woodstock

Sorry both just natural rocks shaped by mother nature....

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[Svonk]

I have to agree with Treasure_Hunter on these until it's proven otherwise . Natural rocks can be form very much looking like a tool like the one on the right and the one on the left is the same as the one on the right because they appear to be mother nature playing tricks with your eyes ( and hand ) . Woodstock

I have found both of these same items on my property. If you look closely at your photos you can see that some ancient person has also carved either prehistoric or mythical objects on the items. The first is a hammer tool that also has a carved swimming figure. A dinosaur and a snake on the back. The second is an Effigy stone (that could also be a type of hammer?) I can see the owl on one side and a seahorse and fish on the other. If you pick it up and turn it all around it will have carvings on each side turn them upside down and the pictures will also turn to another picture. It is really quit remarkable how they could produce such extremely difficult art that has a 3-D effect and can be several images. I live in the Unita Basin and these items are quit common, even in my yard. Good luck!

 

[A2coins]

I agree just rocks but very wise to ask

 

[A2coins]

Welcome also Tommy

 

[NEPA History]

I have to agree with the others on this thread that say these are not artifacts, they are natural weather worn stone that happen to resemble something. You have to understand how siltstone or sandstone would have been worked by ancient man...it wasn't done like this. Also, I've seen sandstone axes before, but most tools made by native Americans are going to be made from Flint or chert. Effigy carvings are extremely rare and are even more rare carved out of sandstone. Usually it's out of some soft rock that's easy to shape, such as slate or steatite (soapstone). They're interesting conversation pieces, but definitely not Native American artifacts. No disrespect intended, just offering an opinion based on over twenty years of collecting, archaeological work, and research. Good luck out there..