Found many years ago at my family cabin near Shelton Washington on hood canal. I believe it might have been used to smash open clams or other shellfish or it may have been used to grind herbs or other items. I'm trying to figure out exactly what it is and what it might be worth. Any help is appreciated thank you.
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Need help with this ... rare tool with fossil
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Welcome to the forum.
Sadly, that's neither rare, nor a Native American tool.
It's a rock (probably extrusive igneous) that has taken on a very odd shape and which appears to have a phenocryst or a piece of another rock type trapped in it. I don't see a fossil. Igneous rocks don't have fossils. I wouldn't be surprised if it was basaltic. It very clearly has its original cortex in place, with no sign of impact damage or use wear on what would correspond to the working surfaces if someone had used it in the manner you describe.I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.
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Originally posted by Shayd View PostHmm ... OK thank you. One question though the ring around the rock appears to be chipped away what would cause this? I wish I had a better camera so I cold get a better pic of this
I keep six honest serving-men (they taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When and How and Where and Who.
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