Unique rock or artifact??

[emartin1775]

My lovely bride to be found this unique rock on the beach in Florence, Oregon in Lane county. Any ideas of what it could be, or is it just a rock that has been uniquely eroded by a current or fall perhaps?
Any input is appreciated.

[SurfaceHunter]

I’d say rock but that hole looks perfect maybe there was a root at one time that rotted away and left the hole?

[emartin1775]

Thanks for the input.

[SurfaceHunter]

Let’s see what others say

[Lindenmeier-Man]

Congrats on your engagement ! The hole in the stone is really round like it could be a artifact. However , nature makes such holes in stones also. JJ

[emartin1775]

That’s what I was thinking as well. The thing that makes me slant towards the artifact side though is the half circle notch next to the round hole.
Thanks for the input. I really do appreciate it.

[redrocks]

That's a cool rock... A keeper

[Holedigger]

That’s a tough call on the hole in your rock. I would say natural but probably still used by natives as it’s alreasy perfect for a net weight. Here is one from around Portland OR that is pretty typical and what the ho,e should look like if pecked out.

[emartin1775]

That’s great. Thank you.

[BabaORiley]

I agree that its a work of Mother Natures art particularly being found on a beach but who's to say that it was never used for a weight. If I was a NA in need of a weight I sure would use it. Its probably been in that shape for quite some time. Neat beach find there...

[emartin1775]

That is a great way to look at it. Thanks so much for the input.