ID Help

[Taterman421]

I am trying to type this artifact. Looks like a scraper or knife made from basalt to me. It is supposively found in California. I would appreciate any help trying to classify this artifact for my collection.

[JoshinMO]

Whatever it is, it's nice!

[sneakygroundbuzzard]

looks like the basalt i have thats from AZ
if i had to guess i would say it was used as a knife just by the way the edge is made
all of the scrapers i have found are flaked on one edge and at about 60* - 80* angle
jmho

but considering the material,it is very nicely made
basalt is some weird stuff to knapp,its hard and brittle at the same time
but makes for a super sharp edge

[SDhunter]

It is nice. I would have called it a scraper initially, but like Sneaky said, scrapers are usually unifacial. Maybe used both ways.

[BabaORiley]

Yeah that is a different looking one. Don't see that material in my area ever. Is basalt volcanic?

[Hoss]

Looks like basalt to me too. Basalt is an igneous rock and yes it is considered volcanic.