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I was given this yesterday, it was found generally in central Lampasas county. Is there anyway to determine if it was made by white settlers or native Americans?
It is about 2 ft x 18in x about 10 inches thick, probably weighs close to 100lbs. The grinding portion is about 8”x12” and probably 3-4inches deep. Found close to a spring, the theory is that as they followed the buffalo or other animal herds thru the area they would camp in the same area and as the animals moved they flipped it over left it and came back to it when the animals returned, it was found upside down.
Or is it a sex rock (just a f’n rock)
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Originally posted by T/Chmr View PostI was given this yesterday, it was found generally in central Lampasas county. Is there anyway to determine if it was made by white settlers or native Americans?
It is about 2 ft x 18in x about 10 inches thick, probably weighs close to 100lbs. The grinding portion is about 8”x12” and probably 3-4inches deep. Found close to a spring, the theory is that as they followed the buffalo or other animal herds thru the area they would camp in the same area and as the animals moved they flipped it over left it and came back to it when the animals returned, it was found upside down.
Or is it a sex rock (just a f’n rock)
I’m interested to hear the professionals opinions on this one
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Originally posted by T/Chmr View PostI was given this yesterday, it was found generally in central Lampasas county. Is there anyway to determine if it was made by white settlers or native Americans?
It is about 2 ft x 18in x about 10 inches thick, probably weighs close to 100lbs. The grinding portion is about 8”x12” and probably 3-4inches deep. Found close to a spring, the theory is that as they followed the buffalo or other animal herds thru the area they would camp in the same area and as the animals moved they flipped it over left it and came back to it when the animals returned, it was found upside down.
Or is it a sex rock (just a f’n rock)Last edited by T/Chmr; 09-21-2022, 07:40 AM. Reason: sorry it didn't bring the photo with it when I quoted
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Originally posted by T/Chmr View PostI was given this yesterday, it was found generally in central Lampasas county. Is there anyway to determine if it was made by white settlers or native Americans?
It is about 2 ft x 18in x about 10 inches thick, probably weighs close to 100lbs. The grinding portion is about 8”x12” and probably 3-4inches deep. Found close to a spring, the theory is that as they followed the buffalo or other animal herds thru the area they would camp in the same area and as the animals moved they flipped it over left it and came back to it when the animals returned, it was found upside down.
Or is it a sex rock (just a f’n rock)
Yes, they are usually upside down but many are dished on both sides.Last edited by GarGuy; 09-21-2022, 09:29 AM.
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Originally posted by Txhuntr2 View PostThanks for the information. What do you mean by something fine? I found all of these very close together near a creek. There were a ton of flint chips everywhere. Do you think this was a former camp area? Any tips for finding more? Thanks again.
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Originally posted by GarGuy View PostThat is a very nice metate. I have found many in sites. They were used to grind dried nuts, meats, and berries. Once again, very nice example and certainly native American.
Yes, they are usually upside down but many are dished on both sides.
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Originally posted by T/Chmr View PostThanks very much, probably very difficult to age, correct?
Oh, I agree with Reelthreat on Webb Co. Most of the soil is gone so very few places to dig.
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Originally posted by GarGuy View PostThat is a very nice metate. I have found many in sites. They were used to grind dried nuts, meats, and berries. Once again, very nice example and certainly native American.
Yes, they are usually upside down but many are dished on both sides.
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