I believe your "bird" stone was used to work arrow shafts. I had an Elder "Brother" (more like "Uncle") who taught me things - I saw that on table & knew what it was. He had another, sharper stone in a skin holder of sorts that tied to his thumb. After heating a shaft, he could "true" it. Sometimes he bent it while pulling, or he could shave off VERY thin bits. This reduced tension in one part, or increased in another to yield perfectly straight shafts. Despite his efforts to teach, I could not do it, but I am STILL deeply honored, a lifetime later!
That's really cool. I've found a few of those and wondered if that was what they were for. We are losing the ancient wisdom of all who came before us. Hopefully enough people will recognize the need to preserve all that we can before it is lost forever. The keys to unlocking the wisdom of the past will often not be found until some time in the future.
Sorry no artifacts. Your first tool you pick up “the grinder” would be polished perfectly flat, which it isn’t. The arrow straightener is not straight or smooth where they would have slid the shaft over and over. Take them to your local museum or archaeologist and they will get you straightened out.
I found a hand held grinding tool my first time out looking but haven't found anything since , its an adventure and when you do find something that was a use full tool thousands of years ago is fascinating to me , thanks .
One of a few rarities thanks for sharing very interesting like the artifacts come to you my yard is full now that I know what to look for .Recently brought in effigy hand sized hammer stone size of marble looks like jasper .Keep up with video's very interesting thanks.
William-this is a great display, although I suspect some might not be too excited about them. I have collected stone tools for about four years now. It took me awhile to understand the wide range of tools used from bone crushing tools and huge hammer stones to the smallest scraping and knapping tools. The tool kits were actually pretty large with a wide range of sizes necessary for the many necessary food/utility/tool making tasks. One thing that I see in your videos, which I think also may be difficult for some viewers to see, is how repetitive, with some variation, the manufacture/ergonomics- wear zones-design/shapes-the FEEL-of the tools are.Knowing tools really comes with field experience. Some of my favorite discovered tools were engineered to be "multi-purpose." Very clever. To do that, the maker works with the thumb/index/palm control placements so they perform more than one task.I have tools that are nearly exact to these and I am in the desert southwest. What I find interesting here is the preference the makers had for some materials for specific tools.One thing I might reply to pestleman1951 is this, and I greatly respect his expertise, I can take you to 50 high bluff campsites, not old riverbeds, and easily produce the same range/style of tools from 50-60% of them, including close variations of some shown in this video.
JP. I search for these very artifacts in East Texas and the consistency in structure (I, too, have identified multi use tools as well as designs for both left hand and right hand holding positions) is remarkable. I struggle with exactly what were they grinding (maize, wheat, seeds) or what were they pecking ( pecans, acorns, hazel nuts)? Can you offer insight based off the type of tool?
I have not been doing this very long but as i have just this year i have come about some quit interesting pcs that have amazed me which im sure to believe that they are real, problem is ive come upon way to many for me to believe for them all to be real of course just with what facts i have is which is what im going on then ive got a lot to no question that are real. Ive also found what i believe to be a fossilized dinosaurs head an ive researched so much that im mad at it anymore lol but still not to change my mind but yet still no proof as to be from where not enough information on them I can find but ive examined it very well and you can see the broken teeth you can see the tongue you can see where the teeth were in the gum and it looks exactly like a dinosaur head there's no doubt about it when it fell to its death an landed on the one side an thats where it rested untill I found it. Im just not sure what to do with these pcs so if anyone interested in lending a voice ID be thankful
We are all on the same journey of learning as we go and all have the innate desire to seek out and find tools like this. Im in Maine and NH and there was a huge population of Natives here orignally, just across the street is a plaque because of a massacre of around 100 of them here. My grandfather had found an arrow head in the 60s and as a kid I was awe struck and always had it in The back of my mind to keep my eyes peeled for them, the first one was a spear point I found in a river by the ocean, I was spearing fish and saw it clear as crystal on the sandy bottom through my mask. The second was edge of a feild then another in a stream. Just recently I have found a stone knife and a scraper and a grinder. What u said is so true its all about the ergonomics of how it fits in ur hand and finger depressions, it just will settle in ur hand like well.... it was ment to! Also the first looks like the profile of a large bird and can be held in both directions for different applications... I tried to tell this all to my girl and shes looking at me like oh ok ya its an indian tool, right of course it is... smoke another one babe and rolls her eyes and im like hey I'm no professer of archaeology but there genuine!!! Some peoples minds dont work like ours do to be able to see details in a rock like that... If anyone wants to talk about finding stuff or wants to exchange pictures of tools we've found feel free to message me id enjoy the discussion!! Thanks and happy hunting!!
@@tradewinds2121 me too! I'm in DFW area. It is crazy how many places along the Trinity River basin that have what look like archaic/paleo artifacts. I've found same things you have, some pretty large. One rock weighs probably 20lbs and is pretty much diamond shaped, with the long end symmetrically coming to a point made from some super hard stone. It looks like a stone-aged version of a combo giant sledge hammer and a pick ax. It was a surface find so no clue how old it is, the context of the surrounding materials appears to be paleo. Also, it would be perfect for busting apart megafauna bones, and is too big and heavy to have been effective and efficient for the smaller game hunted by archaic people.
Hi from Devon in the UK. I've always been drawn to stones and often you find the places where they have been worked away so the hand fits perfectly. I've also found stones that fit within the fist as an inside fist knuckle support for fighting! Rarely see this type of artefact in museums though it's all arrow heads and daggers. Thank you for sharing and confirming my view of more primitive stonework. The oval blade with a big chunk out of it that fitted so comfortably beside the ball of your thurmb is a brilliant example of this and a great tool and find. I learnt a lot. Thank you Enjoy
My opinion as to why these are common is that they are too heavy to carry. If I were travelling around and needed a tool, I would find a rock closest to what I wanted and then modify it to its intended purpose. Then, having used it, I would leave it there for others as I moved on.
Rock on! Also, you might carry some high quality cores with you if not locally available, then refine them into what is needed on site, leaving them there for others, or in caches for later use. I've found a large mound of clay in the middle of a seasonal stream that has been eroding away and exposing the subsurface layers of a hilly area that drains into a major river. The mound looked artificial, and had various points sticking out of it in places. As I pulled a few out, I found more points underneath them. They were a mix of sizes and various types of rock, but they were consistent, symmetrical, and either fluted, stemmed or had obvious haft marks. No microblades or "arrowheads." No typical clovis points. Some really large points, scrapers, and knives. Some tools with knotches and holes. Most artifacts had faintly visible remnants of painted figures, including animals (some that are now extinct) and people. Rocks shaped like animals or profiles of human heads. All with what look like markings or etchings on the surface that look like eyes and other body parts that fit with the anthropomorphic shapes. It looked like someone piled these all up, covered them with clay to protect them, left, and never returned. Then they were buried, covered by 1,000's of years' worth of soil deposits, and recently exposed again by this seasonal stream. In the stream bed all up and down that area are similar tools, some sticking out of the banks. There are even areas BELOW sedimentary sandstone layers that have points, tools and rock art sticking out. Unless they were flipped upside down in some flood they would have to be really old to be covered in a layer that had compressed into rock. My takeaway from that was that these people did just like you said--they brought stuff in, found what they could source locally, and then left it there. It was either for later use, inability to carry, ceremonial offerings, burial offerings, or just for whoever may need it. Maybe the people all contributed to use the same tool bases at various locations because it was much more efficient. Maybe they had communal areas where various bands gathered to share the workload for toolmaking, hunting and meat processing, have ceremonies, get togethers, bbq's, etc. So it would make sense they would leave everything in those spots, especially if everyone around shared the same sense of identity, or for whatever reason, wasn't worried about them being stolen.
Could this be why I find all my tools around a large rock? I call it fish rock because it looks like a fish and has a raised eye. This has changed my outlook on my finds thank you so much.
@@brentberry5218 I love this comment as well. My very first big find was under a tree that had been up rooted from a storm. I accidentally found fossilized bee hives and tools I have yet to identify. From my observation I believe that they were eating honey. That was definitely the one that sparked the interest about those who came before.
@@codydenniss2436 interesting about the bee hives. I'd guess honey was an important and prized delicacy for early humans. I have found lots of trees and large rocks with tools buried underneath them. It would most likely be because those are good landmarks for people to find them later on.
There were thousands of Native American tribes, from Paleo tribes to more Modern tribes, in all of The Americas. Each tribe had its own style of creating and utilizing hand-made tools, utensils, and clothing, using whatever resources they could find in their surroundings, whether they were nomadic peoples or not. Eventhough, some tools found across the Americas seem to resemble each other, every individual tribe carried its own unique signature in craft, pattern, and design.
Hey William, first off thank you for making this video. I really want to express how much I relate and understand what you are saying in regards to learning (over time and repetition) these distinctive attributes of crude stone tools. As far as I know you are the only person I could find that recognizes and points out the "notching" trait. There is definitely something to that. Also you just start to recognize shapes. Where a single stone could be natural, when you find countless others if the same shape it starts to paint a picture. I totally understand what you are saying. Also, I am no stranger to the initiated claiming these old crude tools are nothing more than natural Stone. It took along time to catch onto the characteristics. Anyways thanks again and I hope all is well! P.S. your turtle effigy is beautiful!
Are you still out there sir? Loved your channel. What the nay sayers forget is that these stone tools are not found just anywhere, but are almost always found where you already know they were there. Much more to do than make and use a projectile point in their life way. Shelter, clothing, baskets, food gathering, general manufacturing of needed items, many, or most, of which we have no idea about. I'm a Great Basin explorer and I see many many small tools at old sites where all the points are taken, but the rest is left, unapperciated or even unseen. I save them if whole, in the hope that someone in the future will understand their importance in honoring those who were here before us.
Thank god he’s not. Hopefully he’s incarcerated or just fully gave up the fake artifact videos. Pick up a book this guy has no clue what he’s talking about.
Those are geofacts, not artifacts. Made by mother nature. The one you say is a "shaft smoother" might have been used for something. The rest just look like rocks.
This is very interesting, I'll have to keep my eyes open now. I know I've seen some of these and didn't even realize what I was looking at. First video of yours I've seen, thumbs up.
I think most hunters will take ANY find yea to most people that know little the points look the coolest but the tools have the most value. There is maybe one true artifact in this video, I have found only 6-8 artifacts in the 13 years I’ve hunted because I know what to look for my uncle lives on a reservation and will tell you the only way these were made by ancient man is by clearing an area out of rocks, they would’ve picked one of these up and threw it out of the way and that would be the only shape given by man
Great stuff, suggestion .. Use them for what you think they were made for ( a DEMO video) . You won't break them or scratch them. Also you will find out faster what they really were meant for. Remember we copied THEM, our NEW tools won't be that much different just automated and maybe streamlined. Our tools might even break when attempting to pull a mammoth hide. Keep em commin'
My favorite is a 10" serrated on 1 side,shar p on opposite with a point @ the end.. also made of agatized green crystal. Fits perfect in palm like brass knuckles would
So cool! We recently moved to a house with a bit of land and have been clearing a small area. I am familiar with arrowheads but I started noticing rocks with different shapes that seemed to be notched. So, thanks for sharing your knowledge! I saved several pieces...I’ll have to go back and check the ones I tossed aside.
I know a spot where they used a lot of basalt tools and 2 miles away they used nothing but beautiful expertly made thin points. If you flint knap you start to understand what unconventional tools look like.
I had a friend over and was showing her my rock collection and I always looked at my rocks as tools for grinding, cutting or pounding. This friend who came over is a masseuse. She seen my tools in a whole different way I never thought of. She took some of my stones and started pushing out knots in my back and made me think more about what they could be used for. I think we sent a lot of time working and probably came home sore just like anyone would. I think these tools could be used to push out sore muscles as well.
I'm in massage therapy school now and swear I found said tools yesterday at the Palisades here in Iowa lol I left a lot of them thinking they weren't really anything of use!
William, I just want to share something with you. When I was in the Pacific Northwest, I worked at a state park in Olympia National Forest, and for years I was all over the Puget Sound area. I have the exact same stones as you, the same ones. A friend of mine is Quinault, and he took me around to different tribes, to ask if the artifacts belonged to them, I wanted to return them. One elder told me, "they are fashioned, they are tools, but they are not ours. They are from the time before. They are made for the hands, as if by clay, they are perfect. But though we used them for scrapers and hammers, they are meant to DO something, what we do not know." He said that if they fall just right, they will break in half, and sometimes there are things inside them, like pyrite. Well, I spent years polishing them, and there are the strangest writings, symbols, and colors underneath the patina. I heard they just found stone turtles in India that had compartments with crystals and metal wire inside. Do you ever feel like they found you? I never decided to collect rocks, I moved too much. One day, though. I would just get a feeling, like when you walk out of the house, and suddenly remember you are forgetting something, and stop. Then, I would see the stone, and "recognize" it. Like any modern person walking a creek bed or trail, would recognize a brick, wire...we see immediately it is something manmade, that we know. But William, it's also like finding a cell phone. I feel I have used it before, but have no real idea how it works. Weird stuff, for sure, but there ya go.
Curious how and what you use to clean the artifacts you find? I'm new to discovering stone artifacts; found one on accident a year ago and NOW I'M HOOKED! I have an incised stone (large-grained, kind of miniature gravellu loose about the size of my head that I was trying to clean with a soft brush and dish soap. What first appeared to be a layer of hard mud around the stone now seems like it may be the layer now might have scrubbed away an ancient artifact.
I have discovered many strange things. Most of mine have flowers carved on them along with birds and even a head with feathers. They FIT perfectly in the hand. I enjoy listening to all the information you have..very interesting. Keep searching
I am glad I found this Video ! So very informative ! When you've found and Arrowhead ,YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE ! But many times when I hunt along the Scioto River (Southern Ohio ) I find many Rocks with notches in them that I am sure are Native American Artifacts . Just not sure what they were used for exactly. I have found huge pieces of pottery as well. TY for the info. Willaim Shira !
You and I are on exactly the same page Mr. Shira. Those who say that ANY rock can be an ergonomic tool do not ever bother to bend over to pick them up. Please view a video I have made saying essentially the same thing.
Ignore the people who say they are rocks. I'm hunting the river where there are signs of them everywhere. I have gathered hundreds of examples of tools just like yours. I'm in the middle of sorting display cases now. You are absolutely correct. In some places there are so many artifacts in every condition of wear on the river that people actually can't see them because that form is frequent. I have some very detailed pieces. Why I'm looking here in the first place. Keep on.
Really good video. I found what I thought was a scraper last year. I wasn't sure but it felt so good in the hand. I imagined it could be used to scrape wood or a pelt. If also has obvious marks from being sharpened. I feel more confident now in it. First thing I ever found too
Michael Meisberger nothing he said is true. he is talking about something he doesn't understand. hard stone is very rare. it is very well made it is so obvious a two year old would know what it was. all of these are rocks
Mr. Shira is sorely mistaken. His stones are common fiver stone with no human involvement in their shaping. Please use a legitimate resource to learn the difference between artifacts and geofacts.
I’ve been picking up certain rocks for 30 years now for my tools for primitive life. For instance my arrow shaft box has burnishing stones different sizes and sanders arrow wrench and even some for splitting feathers certain one for nocks. That’s my home tools I certainly don’t need all of them but certain rocks I’ve been using for years.
Cool collection. The birds head shaped tools were very common the large one was most likely used for tilling soil. The smaller sharper ones were used for skinning Small animals of fish larger blades were usually used for larger game Dere Elk Buffalo bear but sharp hand held points and hooks were used on rabbit fish squarl ext.
Points (arrowheads) are nice, but like you, am much more intrigued by the tools. Its so fun to have your hand find the perfect spot for the hands. The fit is just amazing on the true pieces.
Keep on keeping on William! I am in Washington state, been watching a few posts and am convinced we are on to the same discovery (definitely not geo-facts) I probably have a duplicate of everything I’ve seen you show as of now. No one wants to believe the tools are old enough to be that worn....it scares them! I wish we had a way to share funds, I’m working on proving an as of yet recognized/confirmed paleo-tool box. Keep it up man!
I find these types of tools much more fascinating than arrowheads...this was part of everyday lie I have found several of these kinds of tools and I love how they fit perfectly in my hand. Much respect to First Nations people!
There are a lot of people out there who would like to clunk you on the head with those rocks for making such ridiculous videos, I'm just the only one saying it. That was a joke, but seriously man, look at some of these people's videos who are telling you that your rocks are not real artifacts. They are some of the most knowledgeable, straight up honest and straight forward people who also post artifact videos on YT, not just some random viewers trolling you. They dont make click bate videos for views or money, they do it because it a huge part of their lives and they genuinely love to share the truth and wonderment of genuine artifacts with others. Have you ever seen those stolen valor videos? That's you, you're like stolen valor assholes with your fake artifacts, which are kind of like fake medals, for fake service. That is why people don't like what youre doing. Not a conspiracy to suppress the amazing hidden secrets only you were smart enough to uncover.
I live in western Montana in a bigger city with a few large rivers, I’ve found 2/3rds of what you have in this video exactly the same, And multiple ones, In fall when the waters low they’re right there waiting to be found,
If Im not mistaken, william. The last wide blade was a scraper. The hummingbird shaped small tool you gad is a hand drill, ie; impact/flecking tool, or, pecking, as you prefer. Great vids, my friend...
Outstanding! I often find these tools much more impressive than arrowhead points...these were most likely used daily and the creation, structure, wear and tear, oils, and patina tell an incredible story.
I have found something that I can't seem to get any info on. It was found by Ohio River. A huge tree fell over by river and I found actually 3 stones that had slid from under tree roots almost into river. They are smooth heavy and big enough to use as door stopper. One was brown one grey and other a pink color. I camp on river actually right beside the slack farm in Uniontown Ky. Would love to show and maybe learn what they are.
I am a Native American stone craftsman and you insult us past and present by claiming these natural formations are artifacts. please stop misleading yourself and others.
I have stopped sharing the stone tools I have collected because people's ignorant comments.I tell them people had other things to do besides make arrowheads.I have many and each type in gradient sizes.Each one fits my hand or fingers perfectly.
You also need to look for the natural oils that come from all human hands that build up on tools that just Stone and wood! The oil will build up where the hand most often rubs when it feels comfortable in your hand. This may also be a reason why not to handle them too often without gloves... however it would take a whole lot of handling by one of us to equal any sort of necessary use they put on it long before we play with it before
Do you know what nut stones are used for by chance?? I found 7 of them in the same spot and they looked like they have been used in a fire or just used as a fire pit
Nice finds and i find them in this shape to . I think native Americans would pick up river worn stones and craft them to use as tools . Crafting stones in the wild looks like this , i think and it makes cents . Most people want to see finely crafted tools. The longer it gets used the more defined it well become.. i have past by many tools like these not knowing .nice video..
Another thing. The way a stone fits in your hand has nothing much to do with artifacts. Anything I pick up, fits perfectly in my hand. A tool will show usage wear, especially a grinder. It will not be a high river polished stone with no signs of used. The arrow shaft straightener is authentic. The bird could be, but that's questionable.
Do you have an email that I can send pictures of all the artifacts or possible artifacts I keep finding in the creek that runs through my property in eastern Kansas?
Dang, so now I have to walk 25 years worth of fields again. Haha Thanks for the lesson. I know I've seen a couple of them shapes more than once while hunting.
great to see a video of tools vs arrowheads. wish Wm discussed various uses of the tools vs id of N.A. made id. as he showed 1 pc, it appeared awkward in his R hand, & as i pick up odd pcs that i know have been worked, i always try them for fit in my L hand (as he prob does, but could be mentioned). he did id a pc i have just found, the shaft smoother, that is just as beautiful & i am thrilled, as well as cont to affirm 2 other large collections of knives/sharpeners i have. am curious about the "bird" as to its use. - hope to see more from Wm on the unusual, working, and everyday tools that are overlooked by collectors due to not being ornate or eye-catching. thx u!
People hate the truth. Keep going with what you are doing Mr.Shira. People are blind these days,not usre how they can't actully see that these are hand made tools. All my respect to your person ! Solomon J .
Yaw my name is Tuqa and I have recently become very intrigued by ancient tools used by my ancestors. I have been lucky enough to have possibly found 2 tools one being a hand stone grinder used to soften cedar bark or it was used to soften smoked salmon. The second tool I found was used as a weight for a fishing net. I found them in my fathers traditional territory of Nuxalk or bella coola British columbia on the north west coast of turtle island
Excellent video! I own just over an acre of land, and when I excavate an area for my pond about 4 year's ago I stacked the dirt, and clay in a big mound at the back end of my property. I was using the dirt from the pond to level out area's in my yard. I took my wheel barrel up and started getting dirt for a sunken spot in my yard. I put the dirt into the wheel barrel, and right on top on the dirt was my first arrowhead. I have found a big grinding stone with one nice circular hole, and a second hole was broke in half. I take my yound grand son back to the pile. He likes finding a lot of the tools in your video. The hardest part of teaching a young kids is to slow down, and slowly work the dirt so you don't break the artifacts. He broke one, and was upset, so I worked with him, and he found the big grinding stone. He has it on display at our house because he basically lives here because grandpa is as he says "awesome." lol
Not again. Please read Pestleman’s comment carefully. Sometimes the truth hurts but your geofacts are still just that. Naturally shaped rocks. Nothing wrong with rock collecting but stop trying to educate people on what is and what isn’t an artifact.
Thank you so much for this video! I was digging and found a rock that looked to me like a tool, but it was several feet down so I didn't think it could be. Yet it fit PERFECTLY in my hand, with finger and thumb groove too and had a large scooping bladed side that was almost bowl shaped. I actually used it to help me dig further and it worked amazingly well. It digs and makes for easy shoveling of dirt and rocks into a bucket. It actually worked way better than the shovel I was using. Now I feel like I should probably stop using it and save it instead because it most likely really was a previously made tool that I might be ruining by using it on rocks and dirt. Thank you for the tips and insightful info on identifying these types of items.
Hey man I’m not saying these are not artifacts, they very well could be geofacts no one will ever know for sure. I think people get upset when you’re telling people these are artifacts and not saying possibly may be artifacts. I can go to my creek and have because like you I collected all types of these rocks thinking they were special. A rock tumbleing in a creek or river with break, create “notches” and polish themselves. I talked to a Native American who still practices and teaches the art of stone tools and napping. He told me the same thing I stated above. That is is possible that those rocks could have been used for what ever purpose was needed but it’s unlikley. If they were used it would have been from a people long before any known people were here in America. They took pride in all tool making and even had competitions amongst themselves on craftsmanship! So maybe start saying it’s a possibility that these may not be artifacts at all!
Can someone tell me how to recognize authentic effigy portable rock art from natural rock that appears to be art. I recently found what I think is the most amazing rock i have ever seen. I'm new to effigy and portable rock art. If this is the real McCoy ive really got something special. I can't stop studying this rock. I need to be sure so I don't look like an idiot to some of my friends who think they are channeling knowledge from the Cherokee spirit world because they found a arrowhead ,ride a horse and own a shovel. Help me before my eyes fall out on my head.
Thank you for your sharing! The small stone on the middle left an awl. It would have been for making holes in hides. I’m no archeologist, but it makes sense. I find many of these tools around the dunes where I live. The area was not a permanent camp but hunting camps. I’ve found many of the groove stones for arrow shaft shaping as well. The napping tools out number the regular home camp tools by a wide margin. Many of the sites are still intact and only wash out when we have heavy rains. My husband believes I see more than what is really there, but I can see the tell tale markings, finger grips and of course the napping marks. Thousands and thousands of flakes and chips, too. Thanks again, Regards...
Me and my son we're digging a pond in my back yard and found what I can say is a three quarter Grove ax head it's about nine to ten pound stone perfectly shaped. U can tell by looking at it that it's something that was used often for years. It's my son's. We don't collect. And he's looking to sell it.
I believe your "bird" stone was used to work arrow shafts.
I had an Elder "Brother" (more like "Uncle") who taught me things - I saw that on table & knew what it was.
He had another, sharper stone in a skin holder of sorts that tied to his thumb. After heating a shaft, he could "true" it. Sometimes he bent it while pulling, or he could shave off VERY thin bits. This reduced tension in one part, or increased in another to yield perfectly straight shafts.
Despite his efforts to teach, I could not do it, but I am STILL deeply honored, a lifetime later!
That's really cool. I've found a few of those and wondered if that was what they were for. We are losing the ancient wisdom of all who came before us. Hopefully enough people will recognize the need to preserve all that we can before it is lost forever. The keys to unlocking the wisdom of the past will often not be found until some time in the future.
Wow. Never thought of arrow shaft crafting tool! Thanks Alan C.
Notice that you have "man" handsize tools. I have small hands & tend to notice the smaller work stones.
Yes, I've found smaller tools as well..surely for the women. Was told the young children had tools too. No doubt.
Sorry no artifacts. Your first tool you pick up “the grinder” would be polished perfectly flat, which it isn’t.
The arrow straightener is not straight or smooth where they would have slid the shaft over and over. Take them to your local museum or archaeologist and they will get you straightened out.
Thank you for sharing your experience and making this video. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated!
You have some wonderful artifacts.
Thank you for your sharing! It's awesome to see others enjoy such an amazing hobby as this!😀
I enjoyed your explanation and appreciation of the tools and their use!
I found a hand held grinding tool my first time out looking but haven't found anything since , its an adventure and when you do find something that was a use full tool thousands of years ago is fascinating to me , thanks .
I have some crazy shit for sale like points made from meg teeth, fossilized wood points, atlatal counterbalances and other weirder things
Preciate you William for sharing your Native Artifacts
Thank you for this very informative video
One of a few rarities thanks for sharing very interesting like the artifacts come to you my yard is full now that I know what to look for .Recently brought in effigy hand sized hammer stone size of marble looks like jasper .Keep up with video's very interesting thanks.
William-this is a great display, although I suspect some might not be too excited about them. I have collected stone tools for about four years now. It took me awhile to understand the wide range of tools used from bone crushing tools and huge hammer stones to the smallest scraping and knapping tools. The tool kits were actually pretty large with a wide range of sizes necessary for the many necessary food/utility/tool making tasks. One thing that I see in your videos, which I think also may be difficult for some viewers to see, is how repetitive, with some variation, the manufacture/ergonomics- wear zones-design/shapes-the FEEL-of the tools are.Knowing tools really comes with field experience. Some of my favorite discovered tools were engineered to be "multi-purpose." Very clever. To do that, the maker works with the thumb/index/palm control placements so they perform more than one task.I have tools that are nearly exact to these and I am in the desert southwest. What I find interesting here is the preference the makers had for some materials for specific tools.One thing I might reply to pestleman1951 is this, and I greatly respect his expertise, I can take you to 50 high bluff campsites, not old riverbeds, and easily produce the same range/style of tools from 50-60% of them, including close variations of some shown in this video.
JP. I search for these very artifacts in East Texas and the consistency in structure (I, too, have identified multi use tools as well as designs for both left hand and right hand holding positions) is remarkable. I struggle with exactly what were they grinding (maize, wheat, seeds) or what were they pecking ( pecans, acorns, hazel nuts)? Can you offer insight based off the type of tool?
I have not been doing this very long but as i have just this year i have come about some quit interesting pcs that have amazed me which im sure to believe that they are real, problem is ive come upon way to many for me to believe for them all to be real of course just with what facts i have is which is what im going on then ive got a lot to no question that are real. Ive also found what i believe to be a fossilized dinosaurs head an ive researched so much that im mad at it anymore lol but still not to change my mind but yet still no proof as to be from where not enough information on them I can find but ive examined it very well and you can see the broken teeth you can see the tongue you can see where the teeth were in the gum and it looks exactly like a dinosaur head there's no doubt about it when it fell to its death an landed on the one side an thats where it rested untill I found it. Im just not sure what to do with these pcs so if anyone interested in lending a voice ID be thankful
We are all on the same journey of learning as we go and all have the innate desire to seek out and find tools like this. Im in Maine and NH and there was a huge population of Natives here orignally, just across the street is a plaque because of a massacre of around 100 of them here. My grandfather had found an arrow head in the 60s and as a kid I was awe struck and always had it in The back of my mind to keep my eyes peeled for them, the first one was a spear point I found in a river by the ocean, I was spearing fish and saw it clear as crystal on the sandy bottom through my mask. The second was edge of a feild then another in a stream. Just recently I have found a stone knife and a scraper and a grinder. What u said is so true its all about the ergonomics of how it fits in ur hand and finger depressions, it just will settle in ur hand like well.... it was ment to! Also the first looks like the profile of a large bird and can be held in both directions for different applications... I tried to tell this all to my girl and shes looking at me like oh ok ya its an indian tool, right of course it is... smoke another one babe and rolls her eyes and im like hey I'm no professer of archaeology but there genuine!!! Some peoples minds dont work like ours do to be able to see details in a rock like that... If anyone wants to talk about finding stuff or wants to exchange pictures of tools we've found feel free to message me id enjoy the discussion!! Thanks and happy hunting!!
Awesome response, thank you!
@@tradewinds2121 me too! I'm in DFW area. It is crazy how many places along the Trinity River basin that have what look like archaic/paleo artifacts. I've found same things you have, some pretty large. One rock weighs probably 20lbs and is pretty much diamond shaped, with the long end symmetrically coming to a point made from some super hard stone. It looks like a stone-aged version of a combo giant sledge hammer and a pick ax. It was a surface find so no clue how old it is, the context of the surrounding materials appears to be paleo. Also, it would be perfect for busting apart megafauna bones, and is too big and heavy to have been effective and efficient for the smaller game hunted by archaic people.
Hi from Devon in the UK. I've always been drawn to stones and often you find the places where they have been worked away so the hand fits perfectly. I've also found stones that fit within the fist as an inside fist knuckle support for fighting! Rarely see this type of artefact in museums though it's all arrow heads and daggers. Thank you for sharing and confirming my view of more primitive stonework. The oval blade with a big chunk out of it that fitted so comfortably beside the ball of your thurmb is a brilliant example of this and a great tool and find. I learnt a lot. Thank you
Enjoy
Looks natural
Thanks for posting. Very helpful
My opinion as to why these are common is that they are too heavy to carry. If I were travelling around and needed a tool, I would find a rock closest to what I wanted and then modify it to its intended purpose. Then, having used it, I would leave it there for others as I moved on.
You are right nomads bury tools and weapons for seasonal work.
Rock on! Also, you might carry some high quality cores with you if not locally available, then refine them into what is needed on site, leaving them there for others, or in caches for later use. I've found a large mound of clay in the middle of a seasonal stream that has been eroding away and exposing the subsurface layers of a hilly area that drains into a major river. The mound looked artificial, and had various points sticking out of it in places. As I pulled a few out, I found more points underneath them. They were a mix of sizes and various types of rock, but they were consistent, symmetrical, and either fluted, stemmed or had obvious haft marks. No microblades or "arrowheads." No typical clovis points. Some really large points, scrapers, and knives. Some tools with knotches and holes. Most artifacts had faintly visible remnants of painted figures, including animals (some that are now extinct) and people. Rocks shaped like animals or profiles of human heads. All with what look like markings or etchings on the surface that look like eyes and other body parts that fit with the anthropomorphic shapes. It looked like someone piled these all up, covered them with clay to protect them, left, and never returned. Then they were buried, covered by 1,000's of years' worth of soil deposits, and recently exposed again by this seasonal stream. In the stream bed all up and down that area are similar tools, some sticking out of the banks. There are even areas BELOW sedimentary sandstone layers that have points, tools and rock art sticking out. Unless they were flipped upside down in some flood they would have to be really old to be covered in a layer that had compressed into rock. My takeaway from that was that these people did just like you said--they brought stuff in, found what they could source locally, and then left it there. It was either for later use, inability to carry, ceremonial offerings, burial offerings, or just for whoever may need it. Maybe the people all contributed to use the same tool bases at various locations because it was much more efficient. Maybe they had communal areas where various bands gathered to share the workload for toolmaking, hunting and meat processing, have ceremonies, get togethers, bbq's, etc. So it would make sense they would leave everything in those spots, especially if everyone around shared the same sense of identity, or for whatever reason, wasn't worried about them being stolen.
Could this be why I find all my tools around a large rock? I call it fish rock because it looks like a fish and has a raised eye. This has changed my outlook on my finds thank you so much.
@@brentberry5218 I love this comment as well. My very first big find was under a tree that had been up rooted from a storm. I accidentally found fossilized bee hives and tools I have yet to identify. From my observation I believe that they were eating honey. That was definitely the one that sparked the interest about those who came before.
@@codydenniss2436 interesting about the bee hives. I'd guess honey was an important and prized delicacy for early humans. I have found lots of trees and large rocks with tools buried underneath them. It would most likely be because those are good landmarks for people to find them later on.
Thank you so much for the educational video , love to found those utilitarian tool . I found them beautiful ! Cheers !
The miseducation perhaps not one arftifact. Its ppl like that this that give new hunter an extremely hard time finding real artifacts
There were thousands of Native American tribes, from Paleo tribes to more Modern tribes, in all of The Americas. Each tribe had its own style of creating and utilizing hand-made tools, utensils, and clothing, using whatever resources they could find in their surroundings, whether they were nomadic peoples or not. Eventhough, some tools found across the Americas seem to resemble each other, every individual tribe carried its own unique signature in craft, pattern, and design.
Well said.
Well said.
creek specific
Hey William, first off thank you for making this video. I really want to express how much I relate and understand what you are saying in regards to learning (over time and repetition) these distinctive attributes of crude stone tools. As far as I know you are the only person I could find that recognizes and points out the "notching" trait. There is definitely something to that. Also you just start to recognize shapes. Where a single stone could be natural, when you find countless others if the same shape it starts to paint a picture. I totally understand what you are saying. Also, I am no stranger to the initiated claiming these old crude tools are nothing more than natural Stone. It took along time to catch onto the characteristics.
Anyways thanks again and I hope all is well! P.S. your turtle effigy is beautiful!
Thank you for sharing the beautiful tools
Thanks for sharing this video. Appreciate it.
in the right person's hand, each rock would make an excellent tool for bludgeoning youtube commenters
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@Michayal Valder achy's don't know shyt bro. they just pretend they do and dopes believe them.
@Michayal Valder I totally agree. People think because it fits in your hand it's an artifact. Clowns who wish they had something.
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Are you still out there sir? Loved your channel. What the nay sayers forget is that these stone tools are not found just anywhere, but are almost always found where you already know they were there. Much more to do than make and use a projectile point in their life way. Shelter, clothing, baskets, food gathering, general manufacturing of needed items, many, or most, of which we have no idea about. I'm a Great Basin explorer and I see many many small tools at old sites where all the points are taken, but the rest is left, unapperciated or even unseen. I save them if whole, in the hope that someone in the future will understand their importance in honoring those who were here before us.
Thank god he’s not. Hopefully he’s incarcerated or just fully gave up the fake artifact videos. Pick up a book this guy has no clue what he’s talking about.
Those are geofacts, not artifacts. Made by mother nature. The one you say is a "shaft smoother" might have been used for something. The rest just look like rocks.
This is very interesting, I'll have to keep my eyes open now. I know I've seen some of these and didn't even realize what I was looking at. First video of yours I've seen, thumbs up.
I too find tools all the time! Ty for ur info!!! Don’t listen to these haters since they can’t expand their knowledge past projectile points
well said!
Don't bank on this guy's video, nothing he has in it is artifacts.
I think most hunters will take ANY find yea to most people that know little the points look the coolest but the tools have the most value. There is maybe one true artifact in this video, I have found only 6-8 artifacts in the 13 years I’ve hunted because I know what to look for my uncle lives on a reservation and will tell you the only way these were made by ancient man is by clearing an area out of rocks, they would’ve picked one of these up and threw it out of the way and that would be the only shape given by man
Goofy woman
@@christripptripp797 lol.
Great stuff, suggestion .. Use them for what you think they were made for ( a DEMO video) . You won't break them or scratch them. Also you will find out faster what they really were meant for. Remember we copied THEM, our NEW tools won't be that much different just automated and maybe streamlined. Our tools might even break when attempting to pull a mammoth hide. Keep em commin'
Thankyou,for the knowledge my freind ,
My favorite is a 10" serrated on 1 side,shar p on opposite with a point @ the end.. also made of agatized green crystal. Fits perfect in palm like brass knuckles would
I see exactly the subtle nuances of each artifact found - thanks - great video !
So cool! We recently moved to a house with a bit of land and have been clearing a small area. I am familiar with arrowheads but I started noticing rocks with different shapes that seemed to be notched.
So, thanks for sharing your knowledge! I saved several pieces...I’ll have to go back and check the ones I tossed aside.
I know a spot where they used a lot of basalt tools and 2 miles away they used nothing but beautiful expertly made thin points. If you flint knap you start to understand what unconventional tools look like.
I had a friend over and was showing her my rock collection and I always looked at my rocks as tools for grinding, cutting or pounding. This friend who came over is a masseuse. She seen my tools in a whole different way I never thought of. She took some of my stones and started pushing out knots in my back and made me think more about what they could be used for. I think we sent a lot of time working and probably came home sore just like anyone would. I think these tools could be used to push out sore muscles as well.
The original multi tools
I'm in massage therapy school now and swear I found said tools yesterday at the Palisades here in Iowa lol I left a lot of them thinking they weren't really anything of use!
William, I just want to share something with you. When I was in the Pacific Northwest, I worked at a state park in Olympia National Forest, and for years I was all over the Puget Sound area. I have the exact same stones as you, the same ones. A friend of mine is Quinault, and he took me around to different tribes, to ask if the artifacts belonged to them, I wanted to return them. One elder told me, "they are fashioned, they are tools, but they are not ours. They are from the time before. They are made for the hands, as if by clay, they are perfect. But though we used them for scrapers and hammers, they are meant to DO something, what we do not know." He said that if they fall just right, they will break in half, and sometimes there are things inside them, like pyrite. Well, I spent years polishing them, and there are the strangest writings, symbols, and colors underneath the patina. I heard they just found stone turtles in India that had compartments with crystals and metal wire inside. Do you ever feel like they found you? I never decided to collect rocks, I moved too much. One day, though. I would just get a feeling, like when you walk out of the house, and suddenly remember you are forgetting something, and stop. Then, I would see the stone, and "recognize" it. Like any modern person walking a creek bed or trail, would recognize a brick, wire...we see immediately it is something manmade, that we know. But William, it's also like finding a cell phone. I feel I have used it before, but have no real idea how it works. Weird stuff, for sure, but there ya go.
Read the book Grandfather by Tom Brown Jr. Your right they find you.
@@paultrout6422 I will check it out, thank you.
Curious how and what you use to clean the artifacts you find? I'm new to discovering stone artifacts; found one on accident a year ago and NOW I'M HOOKED!
I have an incised stone (large-grained, kind of miniature gravellu loose about the size of my head that I was trying to clean with a soft brush and dish soap. What first appeared to be a layer of hard mud around the stone now seems like it may be the layer now might have scrubbed away an ancient artifact.
the hand-held hotdog sharpner and flattenner is dope! thanks William
I have discovered many strange things. Most of mine have flowers carved on them along with birds and even a head with feathers. They FIT perfectly in the hand. I enjoy listening to all the information you have..very interesting. Keep searching
I am glad I found this Video ! So very informative ! When you've found and Arrowhead ,YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE ! But many times when I hunt along the Scioto River (Southern Ohio ) I find many Rocks with notches in them that I am sure are Native American Artifacts . Just not sure what they were used for exactly. I have found huge pieces of pottery as well. TY for the info. Willaim Shira !
Beautiful Artifacts
You and I are on exactly the same page Mr. Shira. Those who say that ANY rock can be an ergonomic tool do not ever bother to bend over to pick them up. Please view a video I have made saying essentially the same thing.
Ignore the people who say they are rocks. I'm hunting the river where there are signs of them everywhere. I have gathered hundreds of examples of tools just like yours. I'm in the middle of sorting display cases now. You are absolutely correct. In some places there are so many artifacts in every condition of wear on the river that people actually can't see them because that form is frequent. I have some very detailed pieces. Why I'm looking here in the first place. Keep on.
Really good video. I found what I thought was a scraper last year. I wasn't sure but it felt so good in the hand. I imagined it could be used to scrape wood or a pelt. If also has obvious marks from being sharpened. I feel more confident now in it. First thing I ever found too
Thank you this confirms my finds
Thank you for this. It really helps!
Michael Meisberger nothing he said is true. he is talking about something he doesn't understand. hard stone is very rare. it is very well made it is so obvious a two year old would know what it was. all of these are rocks
Mr. Shira is sorely mistaken. His stones are common fiver stone with no human involvement in their shaping. Please use a legitimate resource to learn the difference between artifacts and geofacts.
Great video just what I was searching for
ALL Natural!
I’ve been picking up certain rocks for 30 years now for my tools for primitive life. For instance my arrow shaft box has burnishing stones different sizes and sanders arrow wrench and even some for splitting feathers certain one for nocks. That’s my home tools I certainly don’t need all of them but certain rocks I’ve been using for years.
We found a perfect square made out of blue granite a few weeks ago. We left it of course but it was definitely an artifact considering the area.
Rocks. Like those in your head. Rocks.
😆😁rocks in your head 😆😉I don't know whether to laugh or cry, but the rocks in your head thing sure is funny 🤣😂, y'all take it easy on my man here 🙂
Cool collection.
The birds head shaped tools were very common the large one was most likely used for tilling soil. The smaller sharper ones were used for skinning Small animals of fish larger blades were usually used for larger game Dere Elk Buffalo bear but sharp hand held points and hooks were used on rabbit fish squarl ext.
Is that a fact or opinion?
Some lovely finds well done
Great video Thank you
william, time for another vid, bud. i enjoy watching.
I completely agree 👍
I find more of these things than points. You can definitely tell when they are worked.
I have a arrow shaft straightening tool I found on my property. I always wondered what is was. Thanks for video
Points (arrowheads) are nice, but like you, am much more intrigued by the tools. Its so fun to have your hand find the perfect spot for the hands. The fit is just amazing on the true pieces.
Keep on keeping on William! I am in Washington state, been watching a few posts and am convinced we are on to the same discovery (definitely not geo-facts) I probably have a duplicate of everything I’ve seen you show as of now. No one wants to believe the tools are old enough to be that worn....it scares them! I wish we had a way to share funds, I’m working on proving an as of yet recognized/confirmed paleo-tool box. Keep it up man!
I find these types of tools much more fascinating than arrowheads...this was part of everyday lie I have found several of these kinds of tools and I love how they fit perfectly in my hand. Much respect to First Nations people!
The artform. Of the knapping is why I love the arrowheads
Arrowheads was apart of there everyday life even more so that's what they killed there food and protected themselves with 🤣
Thanks for sharing
Couple atlatl hooks there. Nice finds.
There are a lot of people out there who would like to clunk you on the head with those rocks for making such ridiculous videos, I'm just the only one saying it. That was a joke, but seriously man, look at some of these people's videos who are telling you that your rocks are not real artifacts. They are some of the most knowledgeable, straight up honest and straight forward people who also post artifact videos on YT, not just some random viewers trolling you. They dont make click bate videos for views or money, they do it because it a huge part of their lives and they genuinely love to share the truth and wonderment of genuine artifacts with others. Have you ever seen those stolen valor videos? That's you, you're like stolen valor assholes with your fake artifacts, which are kind of like fake medals, for fake service. That is why people don't like what youre doing. Not a conspiracy to suppress the amazing hidden secrets only you were smart enough to uncover.
I have so many artifacts just like the ones in your video! I LOVE paleolithic tools/neolithic tools!
the 2nd price, small green, also looks like an adze that could be fastened to a short, strong wood handle piece..
Thank You So Much For The Info.....:-)
I live in western Montana in a bigger city with a few large rivers, I’ve found 2/3rds of what you have in this video exactly the same, And multiple ones, In fall when the waters low they’re right there waiting to be found,
If Im not mistaken, william.
The last wide blade was a scraper. The hummingbird shaped small tool you gad is a hand drill, ie; impact/flecking tool, or, pecking, as you prefer.
Great vids, my friend...
used to find stone tools like those along the Snake River when I was younger
My Dad was a kid in the 30s and he told me stories of finding rings in ground from living quarters and he would dig up baskets of tools.
Outstanding! I often find these tools much more impressive than arrowhead points...these were most likely used daily and the creation, structure, wear and tear, oils, and patina tell an incredible story.
I totally agree. I hold them in my hand with great admiration of the people that made them into art or tools.
I have found something that I can't seem to get any info on. It was found by Ohio River. A huge tree fell over by river and I found actually 3 stones that had slid from under tree roots almost into river. They are smooth heavy and big enough to use as door stopper. One was brown one grey and other a pink color. I camp on river actually right beside the slack farm in Uniontown Ky. Would love to show and maybe learn what they are.
Thank you! I think I found a tool in my garden.
I am a Native American stone craftsman and you insult us past and present by claiming these natural formations are artifacts. please stop misleading yourself and others.
These were most likely way before your time.
I see we are namesakes. And disinformation is an insult. To someone who knows artifacts, and to someone who wants to learn about artifacts.
@@kimical88 I guess we are just lucky that this guy isn't trying to sell these naturally formed stones as ancient artifacts.
@@TerraDawg2these were not artifacts. Native American tools are well crafted, these are just rocks the dude found near a creek.
I have stopped sharing the stone tools I have collected because people's ignorant comments.I tell them people had other things to do besides make arrowheads.I have many and each type in gradient sizes.Each one fits my hand or fingers perfectly.
I love collecting these too. I can't stand people's comments who have never even been in the woods. I wouldn't do a video either.
@@chadouellette790 I don't think most people ever read up on the history of their surroundings or listen to what the older folks say.
I see 3 artifacts, a worked piece of stone and a bunch of nothing's.
Open your eyes
I took the time to watch this twice now. I'm not new at this at all.
At 5:30 that is identical to some pieces I found that I believed were statues
You also need to look for the natural oils that come from all human hands that build up on tools that just Stone and wood! The oil will build up where the hand most often rubs when it feels comfortable in your hand. This may also be a reason why not to handle them too often without gloves... however it would take a whole lot of handling by one of us to equal any sort of necessary use they put on it long before we play with it before
I found a simular looking bird tool like the one you have. It fits well in hand and would work well as a weapon.
Found in South West oregon in a creek bank.
Do you know what nut stones are used for by chance?? I found 7 of them in the same spot and they looked like they have been used in a fire or just used as a fire pit
Nice finds and i find them in this shape to . I think native Americans would pick up river worn stones and craft them to use as tools . Crafting stones in the wild looks like this , i think and it makes cents . Most people want to see finely crafted tools. The longer it gets used the more defined it well become.. i have past by many tools like these not knowing .nice video..
Very informative thank you. Makes me wonder what ive walked over 🤔
Thank you for this information now I can recognize tools and not just arrowheads
Another thing. The way a stone fits in your hand has nothing much to do with artifacts. Anything I pick up, fits perfectly in my hand. A tool will show usage wear, especially a grinder. It will not be a high river polished stone with no signs of used. The arrow shaft straightener is authentic. The bird could be, but that's questionable.
Do you have an email that I can send pictures of all the artifacts or possible artifacts I keep finding in the creek that runs through my property in eastern Kansas?
Where did you find these? I’ve been researching the same type of tools!! Thank You!!♥️Much Love
So you been researching leavarites?
Dang, so now I have to walk 25 years worth of fields again. Haha
Thanks for the lesson. I know I've seen a couple of them shapes more than once while hunting.
great to see a video of tools vs arrowheads. wish Wm discussed various uses of the tools vs id of N.A. made id. as he showed 1 pc, it appeared awkward in his R hand, & as i pick up odd pcs that i know have been worked, i always try them for fit in my L hand (as he prob does, but could be mentioned). he did id a pc i have just found, the shaft smoother, that is just as beautiful & i am thrilled, as well as cont to affirm 2 other large collections of knives/sharpeners i have. am curious about the "bird" as to its use. - hope to see more from Wm on the unusual, working, and everyday tools that are overlooked by collectors due to not being ornate or eye-catching. thx u!
Not tools geofactscreatedby water erosion not man what bs artist
People hate the truth. Keep going with what you are doing Mr.Shira. People are blind these days,not usre how they can't actully see that these are hand made tools. All my respect to your person !
Solomon J .
LMAO! I found real artifacts for years and years! None of these in this video are artifacts!!! This guy needs to lay of the meth
Yaw my name is Tuqa and I have recently become very intrigued by ancient tools used by my ancestors.
I have been lucky enough to have possibly found 2 tools one being a hand stone grinder used to soften cedar bark or it was used to soften smoked salmon.
The second tool I found was used as a weight for a fishing net.
I found them in my fathers traditional territory of Nuxalk or bella coola British columbia on the north west coast of turtle island
Excellent video! I own just over an acre of land, and when I excavate an area for my pond about 4 year's ago I stacked the dirt, and clay in a big mound at the back end of my property. I was using the dirt from the pond to level out area's in my yard. I took my wheel barrel up and started getting dirt for a sunken spot in my yard. I put the dirt into the wheel barrel, and right on top on the dirt was my first arrowhead. I have found a big grinding stone with one nice circular hole, and a second hole was broke in half. I take my yound grand son back to the pile. He likes finding a lot of the tools in your video. The hardest part of teaching a young kids is to slow down, and slowly work the dirt so you don't break the artifacts. He broke one, and was upset, so I worked with him, and he found the big grinding stone. He has it on display at our house because he basically lives here because grandpa is as he says "awesome." lol
Not again. Please read Pestleman’s comment carefully. Sometimes the truth hurts but your geofacts are still just that. Naturally shaped rocks. Nothing wrong with rock collecting but stop trying to educate people on what is and what isn’t an artifact.
Dunning Kruger explains all of these
Some people tend to believe this. Not 1 artifact on this screen.
Those are beautiful pieces. Really old. Especially the artifacts that could pass as a natural rock, those tend to be the oldest.
My brain needs a shower
Thank you so much for this video!
I was digging and found a rock that looked to me like a tool, but it was several feet down so I didn't think it could be. Yet it fit PERFECTLY in my hand, with finger and thumb groove too and had a large scooping bladed side that was almost bowl shaped. I actually used it to help me dig further and it worked amazingly well. It digs and makes for easy shoveling of dirt and rocks into a bucket. It actually worked way better than the shovel I was using. Now I feel like I should probably stop using it and save it instead because it most likely really was a previously made tool that I might be ruining by using it on rocks and dirt. Thank you for the tips and insightful info on identifying these types of items.
i found a rock that was better for digging than a trowel and easier to work with. i use it when foraging for grub worms.
I think they are beautiful . I find artifacts like this .
Hi William, I've found something by the Hudson river in NJ that resembles an artifact. I was wondering if I can run it by you?
Sometimes it's really hard to tell the difference between a naturally broken stone, and a tool. Especially in the field. Thanks for this!
I find so many here in Massachusetts, it starts to feel like it can't be so, but lots of things with grooves and finger grips, it's cool
5:32 What do you think it was used for ? I have a big one and a small one like that! Cheers!
Hey man I’m not saying these are not artifacts, they very well could be geofacts no one will ever know for sure. I think people get upset when you’re telling people these are artifacts and not saying possibly may be artifacts. I can go to my creek and have because like you I collected all types of these rocks thinking they were special. A rock tumbleing in a creek or river with break, create “notches” and polish themselves. I talked to a Native American who still practices and teaches the art of stone tools and napping. He told me the same thing I stated above. That is is possible that those rocks could have been used for what ever purpose was needed but it’s unlikley. If they were used it would have been from a people long before any known people were here in America. They took pride in all tool making and even had competitions amongst themselves on craftsmanship! So maybe start saying it’s a possibility that these may not be artifacts at all!
Can someone tell me how to recognize authentic effigy portable rock art from natural rock that appears to be art. I recently found what I think is the most amazing rock i have ever seen. I'm new to effigy and portable rock art. If this is the real McCoy ive really got something special. I can't stop studying this rock. I need to be sure so I don't look like an idiot to some of my friends who think they are channeling knowledge from the Cherokee spirit world because they found a arrowhead ,ride a horse and own a shovel. Help me before my eyes fall out on my head.
They are the real deal.
Thank you for your sharing!
The small stone on the middle left an awl. It would have been for making holes in hides. I’m no archeologist, but it makes sense. I find many of these tools around the dunes where I live. The area was not a permanent camp but hunting camps. I’ve found many of the groove stones for arrow shaft shaping as well. The napping tools out number the regular home camp tools by a wide margin. Many of the sites are still intact and only wash out when we have heavy rains.
My husband believes I see more than what is really there, but I can see the tell tale markings, finger grips and of course the napping marks. Thousands and thousands of flakes and chips, too.
Thanks again,
Regards...
Thought the same thing, i would guess an awl as well
@Dog Faced Pony Soldier you're a dog face pony soldier.
Thanks for the info William.
I'd like to send you some photos of something I found to help me identify it.
Is it possible I can do that?
Me and my son we're digging a pond in my back yard and found what I can say is a three quarter Grove ax head it's about nine to ten pound stone perfectly shaped. U can tell by looking at it that it's something that was used often for years. It's my son's. We don't collect. And he's looking to sell it.
Send me pictures if you still have the axe and would definitely consider buying it. Thanks Jeffrey