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Presently in Ticrit Iraq. While out rock hunting found,for lack of better (hammer head) looking piece of stone. Has groves that could lead you to believe it was attached to a handle. Would like to send pictures for thoughts/ID Any suggestions?
Thank You in advance.

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Hi Wm,

Send me a pic of the item, place a ruler next to it so that I have a sense of scale.  Take it from several angles if you would.  You can send the pics to rsalier@hotmail.com.  "Stone tool" in the comments.

Keep your head down and stay safe!! We are all pround of the work you all are doing.

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Ralph Salier

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Archaeologist for the last 30 years. Norh American generalist and Hopwell culture/Red Ocher culture specifically. Lithics Expert and Ground Stone tools.

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Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.

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