Quartz hammer or axe

[bsit1361]

Found this in a low tide in a spot I call the kitchen. I usually find knives and scrapers but the rare point does turn up once in a while. Its worked along the bit and sides and the base is rough and tapered. What do yall think?

 

[Flintfinder of Mo.]

Could it be a core?? Just a thought.... Wish we found more Quarts stuff... John

 

[scotto]

Could it be a core??

That was my guess.....but it looks almost like the "crumbly" type of quartz rock that probably wouldn't be the best for points though. Not sure.

 

[*Molly*]

Actually thats typically what I find. Looks crumbly but, its not the sugar quartz. It was used a lot for points. I see the worked edge, most of my tools have that type of worked edge, so do my blade/knife preforms. Its not a typical axe but sure looks like it was going to be used to make points. I have a kirk made from that exact type of quartz, also a turtleback scraper (same colour)
If the quartz mines were far away they would break the quartz up into more manageable peices to take back to the campsites to work on, I feel that typically looks like one of those pieces. It's definetly showing signs of knapping, I would keep it.

Molly.

 

[bsit1361]

Thanks molly. Its not crumbly quartz. Its not sugar quartz either. It could be a core but most of the cores i find are not shaped like this. This thing definetly has a bit that is knapped and has wear.Wish I could show you in person. maybe I will try a short vid when I can.