MyGodMagma Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 A casual rockhounder for most of my life, this hobby turned avid about 6 years ago. Oddly, I found and joined this site a few days ago and at dusk YESTERDAY I dug up the strangest collection of very large and chunky American Indian stone tools. (This find is unique for this area, we really don't have rocks of size here in southeast Louisiana. I've never seen a naturally occurring rock here even as large as a football. I grew up in Toronto, Ontario so their absence is notably conspicuous to me even 20 years later.) I'll add more photos taken in natural light soon, I have more digging to do at this site today. Proper photos to follow later. I'd be interested in any thoughts you'd like to share, especially from states in the Deep South. These pieces are HEFTY, that large chunk in pic 2 is 2lbs, easily. Thanks! ~caroline "Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he. Watson and Holmes in "The Crooked Man" ~ Conan Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Welcome to the Forum. Make sure to post your tool photos under the Artifacts and Relics forum. Unfortunately, I see only one possible tool, but without close ups, I'm leaning towards it just being the way the rock broke. Regards, 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I agree. Some of these do just look like rocks, but one or two do look worked. We do have some savvy artifact folks here, so they'll be able to provide more expert assistance. Welcome to TFF 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Welcome to the Forum! " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Welcome to the forum from New York! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Pristis Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 I think Fossildude19 provided a savvy diagnosis. I don't see anything about these rocks that suggests they were altered by humans. http://pristis.wix.com/the-demijohn-page What seest thou else In the dark backward and abysm of time? ---Shakespeare, The Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil-Hound Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 @MyGodMagma welcome from Washington DC! Do or do not. There is no try. - Yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOneNiner Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Welcome from SE Louisiana! pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyGodMagma Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Appreciate the warm welcomes and thorough feedback. Will post this properly in Artifacts and Relics, one piece seems to show wear on the end as if it was used as a tool, but the other pieces have a very 'freshly quarried' look to them. Certainly an odd lot to find buried by a tree here in south Louisiana, I'm going to finish that dig and then post in case other things come to light. Thanks, everyone ~caroline "Excellent!" I cried. "Elementary," said he. Watson and Holmes in "The Crooked Man" ~ Conan Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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