Possible Indian Multi-tool

[pdmw]

Please help with your input on this new find. It is very heavy and appears to be some sort of grinding stone with two openings. The first is about 2.5-3 inches deep while the second is about an inch. One of the sides of the stones is very flat and smooth. The pits are also extremely fine and smooth. The additional side has what seems like two edges that combine that may have been used as a shaft straightener or sharpening/shaping tool. This was found in the woods near New Berlin Wisconsin.

Thanks

 

[monsterrack]

It looks to be a grinding stone, but never seen one with a hollow spot, I think that is natural good find

 

[Backbacon]

I found something very similar last year up here in Ontario.

 

[pdmw]

Thanks for the input. I think that the deeper hole must have been from excessive use or to ground something that needed a deeper hole. Any idea what the value of this would be or if it would be worth getting it professionally examined to find out the exact use and age?

 

[NC field hunter]

I guess it's a grinding stone of sorts. Odd one if thats what it is. I like it!!

 

[rock]

Its natural but it has a nice shape to it. Mother nature does some cool things to rocks.

 

[Backbacon]

Its natural but it has a nice shape to it. Mother nature does some cool things to rocks.

Unfortunately, I do believe Mr. rock is right on the money with his analogy. I thought my find was at the very least a Nutting Stone and have had it examined by a trusted friend and have been told the same. Mine makes one hell of a candle holder though and is a very (IMOHO) cool geofact. Keep on hunting and don't be discouraged to post up anything you're not sure of. This one is natural as well, thought it too was something more, happy hunting and welcome to Tnet.

 

[pdmw]

I find it hard to believe that it is naturally forming. The fact that it has to grinding holes and a perfectly flat side is two many occurrences to be non man made. I do appreciate the advice but do believe it to be something more.

 

[monsterrack]

I find it hard to believe that it is naturally forming. The fact that it has to grinding holes and a perfectly flat side is two many occurrences to be non man made. I do appreciate the advice but do believe it to be something more.

From your pics the deeper hole does not look like the hole on the other side. The deeper hole is the opening at the mouth the same size all the way down. If the opening is smaller it is more than likely natural for that hole, but the other hole looks to me by the pics to be man altered. You could have a combo, a grinding hole and a natural one. Just a guess

 

[GatorBoy]

Looks like the same thing I find here that once had a fossil ..usually some sea life in that spot and left that smooth impression.
I don't think that's a Native American artifact personally.

 

[rock]

Here is a small Grinder I found this yr before the fields got planted. Its square and I really like it. Most are not in the square shape but it is the only example I have to show. You can see the dark brown is where they used it to grind. Hope this helps, rock

 

[pdmw]

Thanks for all the replies, I meant to say that it was more of a small mortar. What do you think?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

It is a natural stone, I found many like it in Missouri, I though they were grinding holes, but the arches at university of Missouri said natural stones.....

 

[quito]

Omarolluk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Omars and an artifact

 

[pdmw]

Quito. That was the the answer. Thanks all!

 

[Backbacon]

Quito. That was the the answer. Thanks all!

Keep on looking bro, it's there waiting for ya.

 

[pdmw]

I will. I am very glad that it seems to have both natural and man made characteristics. Anybody know of a place in the Midwest where I can bring it to find out more information on the age and value?

 

[rock]

No value on it sorry. Now days you can hardly sell them unless they are perfect. But it looks natural to me.