Nutting Stone??

[I'mJoshin-PA]

Hey all. I found this stone at what was quite obviously a camp site where I've found quite a few points. I'm curious what your thoughts are on it... It has dimples on both sides as you can see...

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

So much: Nutting Stone, is that redundant? And... stay away from me with that! Fire starter for the campfire.

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[rginn]

So much: Nutting Stone, is that redundant? And... stay away from me with that! Fire starter for the campfire.

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I would go with that.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Sorry, it is natural, called Omarolluk, nickname is Omar.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

Sorry, it is natural, called Omarolluk, nickname is Omar.
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Both sides? It does look like sand stone.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Both sides? It does look like sand stone.

Yes, they can appear on multiple sides, and have multiple on same sides.

 

[russau]

What is this used for? Fire starter ?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

What is this used for? Fire starter ?

Talking about using bow drill to start fire. The omars are mistaken often by people new to artifact hunting as artifact, they are natural.

 

[I'mJoshin-PA]

Yes it is sandstone which is partly what gave me pause. It definitely could just be an Omar from my research. I just thought it strange that the pits would be nearly perfectly on opposite sides from each other…

 

[I'mJoshin-PA]

As for being new to artifact hunting. I definitely come under that category as well!😀

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

As for being new to artifact hunting. I definitely come under that category as well!😀

Just so you know, it was not meant as any kind of put down or insult... we have seen omars posted fairly often over the years.

 

[I'mJoshin-PA]

Just so you know, it was not meant as any kind of put down or insult... we have seen omars posted fairly often over the years.

I understand and no offense at all. I come here to learn and I want those with experience to be honest with what they see. Thanks for helping me ID what it is!

 

[WoodsDigger]

Man-made dimples do appear in stone tools ? Is that correct ? I have a few ergonomic stones with dimples. They are actually net sinkers. Not a notch but dimples where my pointer finger lands naturally. Any info would be appreciated.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Man-made dimples do appear in stone tools ? Is that correct ? I have a few ergonomic stones with dimples. They are actually net sinkers. Not a notch but dimples where my pointer finger lands naturally. Any info would be appreciated.

Need in focus pictures of different sides.

Just FYI, native Americans did not make finger grips or dimples/holes for fingers. It is the marvel of the human hand.

 

[CreekSide]

The nutting/ pitted stone is still a mystery as to the use of them. The ones I’ve found have a pit on each face just like the one you have posted. They are usually hammer stones and will show some use ware on one or both ends from pounding. The divots are pecked in and aren’t naturally formed. We don’t have Omar’s here. As for the use of the divots they’re not known. I believe any rock would do for a hammer without the divots.
I can’t tell from your photos if yours are natural or pecked in. It could be a Omar

 

[Tesorodeoro]

The nutting/ pitted stone is still a mystery as to the use of them. The ones I’ve found have a pit on each face just like the one you have posted. They are usually hammer stones and will show some use ware on one or both ends from pounding. The divots are pecked in and aren’t naturally formed. We don’t have Omar’s here. As for the use of the divots they’re not known. I believe any rock would do for a hammer without the divots.
I can’t tell from your photos if yours are natural or pecked in. It could be a Omar

Portable fire kit? I’d like to see a stone that was conclusively used to start fires.

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

Portable fire kit? I’d like to see a stone that was conclusively used to start fires.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

Ha, Anything better to offer?

 

[ToddsPoint]

We find pitted stones on campsites that are not omars. Usually soft ball size and flat on both sides. Sometimes only one side with pits, sometimes both sides. Arkies in IL think they were used for bipolar flaking of small flint nodules, which are common here. Supposedly, you put the small nod on the anvil and smash it with another stone. The shatter that it creates become your sharp tool. After smashing multiple nods, the pit starts forming. I’m not sure about this theory, but it seems possible.

 

[russau]

Well I learn something here everyday!