Large Prehistoric Native American Grinding Stone

  
This is a quartzite stone artifact used as a grinding stone. Previously, the object was part of a prominent Native American collection held in Townsend, Tennessee. It was recovered from the Little River, Townsend, Tuckaleechee Cove area. It measures roughly 9" x 8" at its widest points and is very heavy.

Nutting stones are presumed to have been used for crushing nuts. Though, we believe this piece is better described as a grinding stone due to its size.

Nutting stones are typically smaller and easily transported. Please note that the bonsai shears shown in the photo are only provided as a reference for the size of the object.

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