this hammerstone has been hammered!

[larson1951]

This is a well used tool
can anyone help me understand the uses of such a small tool?
I am thinking maybe making paint?
or maybe it was used for making dye for quills or such or thread?
how about in a mashing of spices?
how about what do you think? I
I am trying to learn all I can and this forum has been very helpful
here are many(maybe too many) pictures for your perusal

 

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[jeff a]

might have been an abrader for knapping

 

[jpitt1970]

.................or maybe a well used pestle

 

[GL]

I have one of those I use to knap with.

 

[larson1951]

GL, thanks, How long does it take you to make a point?
I have never seen it done

 

[ohio]

Man that is a nice artifact for sure. You sure find some super stuff. Thanks for the look.
Chuck

 

[GL]

I can whittle a point out of a bottle bottom in 10 minutes. Longer if I make the ears deep.