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    n anyone tell me what this is?

    Hi , I am a amateur treasure hunter. I found this and think it is an ancient hide scraper. (Dad said) It looks like it could have been attached to something. Does anyone know what it is?
    Thank you.
    This was found by hearing it ting. I knew it wasn't a usual rock. It looks like a tool head from ? has slight chipping around edges that are problay smoothed from years in water. see the scalloped edges? Left is an old weight about the size of a poker chip. (I think) found that too.
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    Welcome from Georgia, my 1st impression is natural, it has the shape but I'm not seeing any indication of it being modified by man. If it is anything, it's extremely water worn. I'm not familiar with material from your area, some one will be along shortly to help you out. It might be best to let us know what state it was found.
    Last edited by antmike915; 01-25-2021, 01:49 AM.
    🐜 🎤 SW Georgia

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      01-25-2021, 02:03 AM
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      I will get better pictures soon. In the light it looks like intention chipping on the edges. Found in the Sierra Nevada's in Northern California near a river. Thank you for your input.
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    It's very water worn, so hard to be sure, but I think it's tool. Basalt or something, most likely. I see what looks like edge-work (scalloping), which combined with shape (including 'flute') and conchoidal property of material helps me come to that conclusion.
    California creeks, even when seasonal, can really wear stuff down. I have lumps of obsidian, that were once tools, but are too worn to ID.
    California
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