Trying to identify this object I found in a stream bed in Montgomery County, AR.
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It definitely seems like stone, not bone or brick. Also seemingly deliberately drilled and grooved. Did you see the pics below the link? My hubby remembered seeing similar objects in Native American museums but couldn’t remember the names or use. My googling didn’t produce much either. He posted it on another forum and general consensus was an arrow straightener. If so, it’s definitely not super common. Would love to know!
Thank you for your input!
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Originally posted by ladyofhillsboro View PostIt definitely seems like stone, not bone or brick. Also seemingly deliberately drilled and grooved. Did you see the pics below the link? My hubby remembered seeing similar objects in Native American museums but couldn’t remember the names or use. My googling didn’t produce much either. He posted it on another forum and general consensus was an arrow straightener. If so, it’s definitely not super common. Would love to know!
Thank you for your input!Rhode Island
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Hi Ladyo.-. First welcome to the site. 2nd, This still could be a shaft abrader for spears. Before Archery equipment became common. The spear was the weapon of choice. They too had to be smoothed out before use. The abraders for spear shafts were larger than the ones we find for arrow shafts. It also may just be a rock. KimKnowledge is about how and where to find more Knowledge. Snyder County Pa.
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I think you may be right. It’s hard to capture on camera but the grooves are polished so smooth it almost looks like they are lined with putty. Definitely too big for arrows but would be just right for spears. After I found it, I couldn’t wait to get back to signal to learn all about it haha. Was very surprised and disappointed to find so little to go on. And as a lifelong rock hound, I can’t accept it’s just a rock.
Thank you so much for your insight. And the welcome!
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