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Expert: - 2/27/2011


Question

hammering tool
I have two artifacts one is a hammering tool with a rock inside some sort of bone,the other is either a tooth or rock used for maybe grinding or a weapon.I would love to find some information about them.My # is  or you can Email me.Thankyou Amanda Jones

Answer
Hi Amanda,

Please send pics to rsalier@hotmail.com and please include a scale like a ruler or coin with in the pic for scale.  Also please make sure that the image is clear.  This one is not.

In the subject line put hammer stone.

Thanks
Ralph

Ralph Salier

Expertise

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

Experience


Past/Present clients
Numerous museums in US and Canada. Several University Anthropology Departments.

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