I'd hate for you to tell me I'm making something out of nothing!

[littlewindmill829]

But ... What do you think. In a known camp, not around any other rocks, and the rocks that are there of a noticeably different type. Sure looks like something to me but I've been fooled before. I know better than to assume its a tool just because it fits in the hand, but there seems to be patina in all the right places.

 

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[CreekSide]

Looks like some smoothing on the one side. Almost like a shaft smoother. I can’t remember the proper name, sorry maybe someone else will recognize it

 

[Gare]

Looks like some smoothing on the one side. Almost like a shaft smoother. I can’t remember the proper name, sorry maybe someone else will recognize it

Is it Indian artifact?

 

[Older The Better]

My first impression is maybe a pestle if it’s an artifact but they don’t tend to have grooves like that. I’d definitely hang on to it

 

[unclemac]

that looks used and worn. I would think it being a rough surfaced stone, it could have been used as a shaft abrader.

 

[CreekSide]

Is it Indian artifact?

Looks used

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Your 1st & 2nd picture does appear to have been used where groove appears smooth.

Friendly word of advice, don't get caught up in how a rock fits your hand, it will mislead you 99.99% of the time. Native Americans did not make finger grips as 3rd picture appears to be trying to do.

 

[Blackfoot58]

I would have kept it too.

 

[littlewindmill829]

Your 1st & 2nd picture does appear to have been used where groove appears smooth.

Friendly word of advice, don't get caught up in how a rock fits your hand, it will mislead you 99.99% of the time. Native Americans did not make finger grips as 3rd picture appears to be trying to do.

Yes! Something I have to remind myself of constantly 😅😅😅😅 thank you.