Divot Stones

CreekSide

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Well as I promised I’m going to share some of my divot stones, hammer stones and grinders or pestle types if you prefer.
Although all of these rocks at one time were naturally formed they have been altered for use as tools. For me the most interesting one is the grey rock with the divot only on the one side showing. I believe it’s a billet sharpening stone.
We don’t have Omar’s in Georgia I’ve already researched them in my area. What’s interesting is the divots that were created in a dense quartzite or Sandstone and makes you wonder what tools were used to create the divots. They aren’t beautiful but we’re a well used tool in the Woodland period.
I have chosen a frame of points to post along with the stone tools. Most of the tiny points were from the same field where I found the stones. I drove past the area where I found these today and it now has large homes and all the artifacts I missed are now buried where the homes are. It’s a sad feeling as I watch the home growth destroying the ancient campsites.
NW Georgia
 

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I know I’m ignoring the point of your post but is that a fluted point left of the circle?
That’s a killer dart point isn’t it. That one was a creek find. I posted the stones for BlackFoot for examples. But I do enjoy the points in the frame. The circle as you call it is a Charm Stone/ Game piece, also a creek find. Thanks for noticing
 

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