I welcome any information about these items (i.e., are they something or just rocks!!). They were found in bags of Delaware River rocks used as part of a landscaping project.
Please e-mail me at: cannonb@es.marywood.edu
#1 - Grinder? |
This item has three finger indentations that fit perfectly in one's grip. The bottom of the rock is flattened. |
#2 - Holes |
The top 3 items have drill marks that look as if they were made with a reed. The bottom 2 have holes drilled straight through. |
#3 Notched Stones |
These items all seem to be shaped, of the same material. They each have a carved notch at the top and a flatter, worn groove at the bottom. |
#3 Notched Stones |
Here are top views of the notched stones. |
#4 Oblong Shaped Stones |
Each of these items appears to have been shaped. There is a flat side to some of them and others taper to a thinner edge on one of the long sides. |
#5 Sandstone Scraper? |
This item is made of sandstone. There is a flat bottom and what seems to be a handle on top that is slightly curved, fitting in one's fingers. |
#5 Sandstone Scraper? |
Alternate view of sandstone scraper. |
#6 Miscellaneous Stones |
Left: 1) curved, shaped tool?
Middle from top: 1) celt? 2) grooved in middle, shaped on sides 3) polished stone, flattened on one side, worn groove about 3/4 way around Right: 1) polished, shaped stone 2) triangular stone, worn on sides, flattened on bottom 3) two shaped oblong stones with single notches near the top |
#7 Polished Shaped Stones |
All of these stones are smooth, shaped, and polished (I oiled them so you can seen the shine and grain). |
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#8 Smooth Shaped Stones |
Each of these stones is very smooth, seeming to have been shaped. The bottom right has flattened surfaces. |
#9 Petroglyph? |
My husband thinks these are just worm tracks. They seem awfully intentional to me, though! I will try to get a clearer image up soon. |