I might be totally off, but I have a rock very much like the one at 7:00; and it's the fossilized vertebra of some kind of animal. In mine, the lighter material on the sides is bone.
@@brentkuehne435 geofacts.I have seen weird shaped stones like that by the thousands on field excursions.People have brought every kind of imaginable rock to my departmental office thinking they had found whatever thier imagination could conjure up.I about fell over when I saw your " duck effigies".
What you help me identify if I have artifacts or not I am so frustrated trying to get answers from anybody and I'm pretty sure I do because I'm pretty sure they are thank you and have a great day
I feel like those rocks may have done some traveling. Lol i can 100% pick you up a teactor trailer load in a weeks time with my two bare hands theres so many rocks that look like this arouns me. I been telling people them there rocks aint factory and they think I'm hitting the piece pipe! Smh! I says you gave it to me! 🤷🏾
Sorry these are not artifacts. Those are just rocks. I have been hunting artifacts for many years and I walk by rocks that look like that everyday. You know an artifact when you see one.
@@clydemclerran3885 I have just started collecting, and have multiple stones with just 2-3 figures/faces/ petroglyphs on them. Also, some may have a row or two of petroglyphs. Then, I found several totally covered with these tiny petroglyphs. Mine are on several types of STONE love them! What have you found?
4:43 the blue granite piece kind of looks like a blue bird 🐦 but I'm talking a stylized bird because it also kind of reminds me of a lizard or a blue frog or something too...very cool 😎 💙
Those are hominid or neanderthal you're finding in the United so yes they were here before the Clovis. I find them all the time in North Carolina there's no doubt in my mind that we were here thousands and thousands of years before Clovis
On no. There’s no such thing as PRE-CLOVIS. Didn’t you hear. The academics have drawn a line in the sand and said the C-14 dating on the new sites must have been contaminated cause no one was here before Clovis
💯👍Pre Clovis inhabitation has recently been proven so far as North America now has 2 or 3 pre 10,000 year old sites from one in southern California to 12000 yrs old site that had mammoth bones showing knife marks in NW Washington State.
Are artifacts like these worth money? Who would I take my finds to to clarify what they are? I have all these pieces in different color variations etc so just curious
I am I. The same situation. I’m always on the hunt/lookout for points and or stone tools. And when I find a good one in my opinion no one else seems to see what I see. That being a old stone tool. Wish o could have a professional or someone with some experience/knowledge take a look. And confirm the fact that I’m not crazy and they could most likely be a ancient tool.
Some of the effigy type of stones that I look for are what I call the snake heads. The stones have the shape of a viper type and usually will have a carved out eye or two. At first, I wasn't sure but then as I began to find more of them I knew that the shapes were intentional. Also, I find small rocks in the shape of a foot.
I know exactly what you are speaking of I have several of those and a video of one that I found that actually looked like a snake laying in front of me
@@barrykeyes2646 Last year my granddaughter was hunting in a nearby creek with me and found a flat rock in the shape of a horse head. It is the only one I have ever found. I also have a flat rock in the shape of a human head that has a hole in it for an eye and the mouth looks like it was carved. Both of those rocks are kept up on my fireplace mantel.
I know exactly what you mean. I have some of the snake head stones. The best example I found shows the fangs all curled up and you can even see the venom chamber!
Does your State have an Archaeology Division that can assist? In Virginia there are school trained archaeologists who specialize specifically in the First Peoples of the State. They have assisted me on numerous occasions providing identification and dating many of the pieces I've found as well as historical context. On other occasions, they've schooled me on how to differentiate river cobbles from human made pieces. They are an invaluable resource for amateurs like me.
Thanks for the comment. We have several occasion's but are not run by the state. I hate using the word expert, and I would never call myself one, but I probably know as much about the tools and the cultures that used them in this area of Ga. than anyone. Unfortunately, tools are a grossly under studied area of archaeology. Although I do find artifacts from all periods, these are mostly late Archaic early Woodland period, most Mississippian culture. They were almost 100% agrarian and many of the tools were used for that purpose. However, the exact purpose for many tools can be hard to determine.
Academia has ommited and overlooked artifacts simply because the practical use was unknown or radiocarbon dates don't match expected time frames. So much is discarded as non artifact even though pecking grinding ,flaking, finger holds, chiseling ,drilling or specific areas of polishing are present so only a small fraction is actually accepted by the "scientific community". So many leave the archeology field after getting degrees due to this. Likely to promote darwinism as an antidote to religious beliefs but that's another story in itself. it's a free country at the moment and so believe what you like but I assure you there's more to mankinds story than what we are told in school.
Hi Brent-maybe you can help me with this one-in all your years and thousands of finds-have you ever come across a "heavy rough channeled abrader" a real stripper tool that fits the hand, but is not for the straightening or finishing of the arrow shaft. A real shredder that looks like a first stage bark/leaf/twig remover?
Removing bark from pols that were used for structures was important. Bark tends to retain moisture and insects which breaks down the wood in short order. So, de barkers were an important tool that helped structures last much longer.
@@brentkuehne435 Great! Thanks! I have to share this with someone. So I spent years in the high desert finding artifacts and learning as I went along. We moved to Del and I figured that this was it -no more artifacts. I had to work a number of flowerbeds around the house recently and near a tree I hit stone-I take it out and just about lose my mind-it is a beautifully made quartz scraper. A little while later I hit stone and pull out a matching quartz polishing tool! And then, entwined in tap roots I see a medium mano, same exact quartz. It took a hand sledge and a 2x4 to loosen it. I then found a quartz finger scraper-all from the same quartz. It is the first time I have EVER found what is clearly an amazing set of woman/child primary tools that were certainly prized possessions-all nicely made classic constructs for small-medium hands..
You need to see more rocks. Stop thinking that we made everything. Just trying to help. All those stones looked completely untouched by man. Noone ever looks close enough. They automatically assume that humans did it. You need to see more rocks.. If you see enough of these rocks, you will know who built the pyramids.
Finally I found someone who is interested and seeing what I am seeing in this rocks! I will deep dive into your channels vids and maybe you will have even more answers to what I have been finding. I love the arrowheads and such, but these stones to me tell the real story! A part of that story I am finding is that these stones were also heavily used in wood working. I just commented to encourage you to keep diving deep into this subject as it is nice to find someone traveling a similar path or creek as it maybe!
Don't buy into his delusions! All of that is naturally worn by millions of years of Mother Nature! A truly worked artifact will show actual signs of workmanship.
I just happened to stumble upon your videos and i have been collecting treasures for years.. Im obsessed with researching history and ancient artifacts..and im known as a "crazy rock lady"..lol so Many people bring me rocks from wherever they go because i love any and all rocks.. Ive often wondered if Native Americans or maybe even older ancient people were using these tools. Ive got many game pieces, tools, effigys, and a few "foot" rocks.. I read somewhere that those foot stones may have been for weaving sandals or shoes.. They wove or spread hide over the stones and Thats why u find so many different sizes.. I also have a "snail file" that ancient people used fo file their nails. I enjoy your videos and cant wait to see what you find next. Thank you and happy hunting!!
I LOVE any and all things rock too! I recently started applying something called 'Museum Wax' to some of my artifacts and it brings out colors, wear marks, etc. I'm amazed by how many of them were painted.
Brent, would it be possible to share your contact info. I’ve recently began searching for artifacts and those in your videos are mirror images of what I’m finding in NW Arkansas. Would love some opinions on some pieces. Also, curious about estimate of when tools were made.
Those are pestles.look at the bulbous end.there will probably be differential polishing and grinding marks. I have to several identical,in different stones
You shouldn’t say anything if you’re going to say something that sounds seriously ignorant!!! Mostly because you have no clue it should be embarrassing you are so sure of that, why and how are you an expert anyway!!!? 🤣🤫😬😐
Glad to see you back man! i just got home from my favorite artifact beach near a native reservation ( not on it ) and i found all kindsa stuff and now i see you posted this yesterday! Great finds man! i I have birds, ducks, snake, cow, fish, turtles..and human head effigies and whole lotta cool tools from my 4 years of findings! Lotsa people don't believe they are man made but the proof is in the pudding stone! Haha! i think you are right about those odd pieces being sharpening stones of some sort. I am in New Brunswick Canada, on the North East Coast. Love your channel, would love to share some picks with you one day! Cheers!
@@harrybond1485 Hum, Then you should know that glaciers didn't quite make it to Georgia during the last Ice Age. Look, not trying to be smart, but been at it a long time. I'm a geologist myself and have worked with many archeologists. I know more about the local prehistory cultures than anyone in this area, including the archeologists that work this area.
@@brentkuehne435 If you are really a college trained geologist, then you would know that the earth has experienced many glacial ages going back more then 2 billion years.What we now call Georgia was near.the South polar regions at that.time.Ever heard of continental drift and the splitting apart of continents?The earth has experienced at least 11 glacial advances and maximums spanning the last 2+ billion years.By the way, where did you attend college? Do you have a degree in geology?
Holy smokes ! Are you living in a different universe? Most are naturally worn rocks. Join a club and learn the basics before going online. Don't misderect people.
Been at it a long time, and have done a ton of research on the native American cultures that inhabited this area. Have many of my best finds in a local museum. Worked over a year on the museum project with the curator, historians and academia.
@@michaeloshea3090 it's at the Rabun County historical society museum in North East Georgia. The museum is a chronological history of the region. Starts with Mississlppian culture which is mine, then Cherokee and on to modern times. It's a new museum and really nice.
@@brentkuehne435 Why should that matter? Most collectors that work with museums that I know collect all over the county and have knowledge of all of the different time frames of our past,not just a couple. By the way I'm also on the east coast and also have contacts with many museums.
You have a good eye
I might be totally off, but I have a rock very much like the one at 7:00; and it's the fossilized vertebra of some kind of animal. In mine, the lighter material on the sides is bone.
A lot of times where the black marks are could be from the oil from their hands. Atleast that’s what some other videos I have watched said.
These are funny shaped stones --- and, that is all they are !
Yep, they are stones!
Bogtrottername 7001, stuff your jealousy in a box. and leave it at home🤗
Exactly.
@@brentkuehne435 geofacts.I have seen weird shaped stones like that by the thousands on field excursions.People have brought every kind of imaginable rock to my departmental office thinking they had found whatever thier imagination could conjure up.I about fell over when I saw your " duck effigies".
@harrybond1485 🤣👍 Don't hurt yourself!
Great video. You downplayed the saucer mica piece. Would love to see that better in a video, wow
Thanks Brent 😁 blessings ur way bro
Thanks for the support!
@@brentkuehne435 u bet buddy
What you help me identify if I have artifacts or not I am so frustrated trying to get answers from anybody and I'm pretty sure I do because I'm pretty sure they are thank you and have a great day
@@marihilari5435 belief is so often the end of logic and reason.
I feel like those rocks may have done some traveling. Lol i can 100% pick you up a teactor trailer load in a weeks time with my two bare hands theres so many rocks that look like this arouns me. I been telling people them there rocks aint factory and they think I'm hitting the piece pipe! Smh! I says you gave it to me! 🤷🏾
Sorry these are not artifacts. Those are just rocks. I have been hunting artifacts for many years and I walk by rocks that look like that everyday. You know an artifact when you see one.
You are half correct.
Ok have noticed it an I’m sure you all have also. What is it with all the pictures that is on these tools.
@@clydemclerran3885 I have just started collecting, and have multiple stones with just 2-3 figures/faces/ petroglyphs on them. Also, some may have a row or two of petroglyphs. Then, I found several
totally covered with these tiny petroglyphs. Mine are on several types of STONE love them!
What have you found?
4:43 the blue granite piece kind of looks like a blue bird 🐦 but I'm talking a stylized bird because it also kind of reminds me of a lizard or a blue frog or something too...very cool 😎 💙
Thought so to sis 😊
@@SLBLADE Hey Brother!!! 🔮🐢
@@OntarioAtOrion 😜👊
I also thought I was a bird stone.
Those are hominid or neanderthal you're finding in the United so yes they were here before the Clovis. I find them all the time in North Carolina there's no doubt in my mind that we were here thousands and thousands of years before Clovis
On no. There’s no such thing as PRE-CLOVIS. Didn’t you hear. The academics have drawn a line in the sand and said the C-14 dating on the new sites must have been contaminated cause no one was here before Clovis
💯👍Pre Clovis inhabitation has recently been proven so far as North America now has 2 or 3 pre 10,000 year old sites from one in southern California to 12000 yrs old site that had mammoth bones showing knife marks in NW Washington State.
Are artifacts like these worth money? Who would I take my finds to to clarify what they are? I have all these pieces in different color variations etc so just curious
I am I. The same situation. I’m always on the hunt/lookout for points and or stone tools. And when I find a good one in my opinion no one else seems to see what I see. That being a old stone tool. Wish o could have a professional or someone with some experience/knowledge take a look. And confirm the fact that I’m not crazy and they could most likely be a ancient tool.
Thought of you when I discovered this I've see some In your collection must watch
I have learned , so much,from u, I find stuff all the time now
I haven't learned a thing. nothing is identified.
Yesterday I just found a tool in the shape of a large flat eagle head even has a mark for the eye! It’s one of my favorites!
Some of the effigy type of stones that I look for are what I call the snake heads. The stones have the shape of a viper type and usually will have a carved out eye or two. At first, I wasn't sure but then as I began to find more of them I knew that the shapes were intentional. Also, I find small rocks in the shape of a foot.
my first find was a tomahawk then a snake head made of like 3 colored chert flint jasper something....SOOOO polished and smooth! Cheers!
I know exactly what you are speaking of I have several of those and a video of one that I found that actually looked like a snake laying in front of me
@@barrykeyes2646 Last year my granddaughter was hunting in a nearby creek with me and found a flat rock in the shape of a horse head. It is the only one I have ever found. I also have a flat rock in the shape of a human head that has a hole in it for an eye and the mouth looks like it was carved. Both of those rocks are kept up on my fireplace mantel.
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I know exactly what you mean. I have some of the snake head stones. The best example I found shows the fangs all curled up and you can even see the venom chamber!
I find a lot of the same tools you find I'm from northeast ms northwest Alabama area
Does your State have an Archaeology Division that can assist? In Virginia there are school trained archaeologists who specialize specifically in the First Peoples of the State. They have assisted me on numerous occasions providing identification and dating many of the pieces I've found as well as historical context. On other occasions, they've schooled me on how to differentiate river cobbles from human made pieces. They are an invaluable resource for amateurs like me.
Thanks for the comment. We have several occasion's but are not run by the state. I hate using the word expert, and I would never call myself one, but I probably know as much about the tools and the cultures that used them in this area of Ga. than anyone. Unfortunately, tools are a grossly under studied area of archaeology. Although I do find artifacts from all periods, these are mostly late Archaic early Woodland period, most Mississippian culture. They were almost 100% agrarian and many of the tools were used for that purpose. However, the exact purpose for many tools can be hard to determine.
@@brentkuehne435 perfectly said Brent 👏 🙌 👌 💯
Just trying to remember that each tool does a marriage of jobs not just one each angle does a different job
Yes sir
You remind me of a man I met as a little boy. I thought he knew artifacts. As I aged, I realized he was well intentioned, but ignorant of stone tools.
Academia has ommited and overlooked artifacts simply because the practical use was unknown or radiocarbon dates don't match expected time frames. So much is discarded as non artifact even though pecking grinding ,flaking, finger holds, chiseling ,drilling or specific areas of polishing are present so only a small fraction is actually accepted by the "scientific community". So many leave the archeology field after getting degrees due to this. Likely to promote darwinism as an antidote to religious beliefs but that's another story in itself. it's a free country at the moment and so believe what you like but I assure you there's more to mankinds story than what we are told in school.
So much misinformation in these videos.
nope !
Hi Brent-maybe you can help me with this one-in all your years and thousands of finds-have you ever come across a "heavy rough channeled abrader" a real stripper tool that fits the hand, but is not for the straightening or finishing of the arrow shaft. A real shredder that looks like a first stage bark/leaf/twig remover?
Removing bark from pols that were used for structures was important. Bark tends to retain moisture and insects which breaks down the wood in short order. So, de barkers were an important tool that helped structures last much longer.
@@brentkuehne435 Guess, I found my first de-barker Brent. Thanks!
@@jppestana1 got a video coming just for you!
@@brentkuehne435 Great! Thanks! I have to share this with someone. So I spent years in the high desert finding artifacts and learning as I went along. We moved to Del and I figured that this was it -no more artifacts. I had to work a number of flowerbeds around the house recently and near a tree I hit stone-I take it out and just about lose my mind-it is a beautifully made quartz scraper. A little while later I hit stone and pull out a matching quartz polishing tool! And then, entwined in tap roots I see a medium mano, same exact quartz. It took a hand sledge and a 2x4 to loosen it. I then found a quartz finger scraper-all from the same quartz. It is the first time I have EVER found what is clearly an amazing set of woman/child primary tools that were certainly prized possessions-all nicely made classic constructs for small-medium hands..
You need to see more rocks. Stop thinking that we made everything. Just trying to help. All those stones looked completely untouched by man. Noone ever looks close enough. They automatically assume that humans did it. You need to see more rocks.. If you see enough of these rocks, you will know who built the pyramids.
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Jealousy/envy is always a nasty emotion. Get rid of it and you will b a better person. Or, great idea--get your own channel, 😎
Beautiful finds, all.
OMG. Find the archaeological society closest to you & spend some time with people who have researched stone tools. Get educated.
jello, I am waiting for you to do some videos so I can learn so much from you. O, I forgot you have no content 🤔
Very nice...
I was gonna say used to sharpen
Perhaps those mystery pieces with the sharp edge on one end are abraiders ?
Finally I found someone who is interested and seeing what I am seeing in this rocks! I will deep dive into your channels vids and maybe you will have even more answers to what I have been finding. I love the arrowheads and such, but these stones to me tell the real story! A part of that story I am finding is that these stones were also heavily used in wood working. I just commented to encourage you to keep diving deep into this subject as it is nice to find someone traveling a similar path or creek as it maybe!
Don't buy into his delusions! All of that is naturally worn by millions of years of Mother Nature! A truly worked artifact will show actual signs of workmanship.
Have many points myself, but there are way more tools out there! Have concentrated on tools for some time now with some of my best in a museum.
@@jonpitt1242 Uffda, you stick to your story and we will try not to giggle at ya...too much.
@@jonpitt1242omg You sound like my wife. Debbie downing all my ancient stone tool finds.
Same dawg!! Haha then seen your comment so fuck I comment again
13:30 looks like a chipmunk or a weasel type animal
I just happened to stumble upon your videos and i have been collecting treasures for years.. Im obsessed with researching history and ancient artifacts..and im known as a "crazy rock lady"..lol so Many people bring me rocks from wherever they go because i love any and all rocks.. Ive often wondered if Native Americans or maybe even older ancient people were using these tools. Ive got many game pieces, tools, effigys, and a few "foot" rocks.. I read somewhere that those foot stones may have been for weaving sandals or shoes.. They wove or spread hide over the stones and Thats why u find so many different sizes.. I also have a "snail file" that ancient people used fo file their nails. I enjoy your videos and cant wait to see what you find next. Thank you and happy hunting!!
Interesting about the foot stones! I have some also that look exactly like a foot.
I LOVE any and all things rock too! I recently started applying something called 'Museum Wax' to some of my artifacts and it brings out colors, wear marks, etc. I'm amazed by how many of them were painted.
About 6:15 in video thought I saw a faded face carving on that rock maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me
Maybe hell.
Brent, would it be possible to share your contact info. I’ve recently began searching for artifacts and those in your videos are mirror images of what I’m finding in NW Arkansas. Would love some opinions on some pieces. Also, curious about estimate of when tools were made.
Those are pestles.look at the bulbous end.there will probably be differential polishing and grinding marks. I have to several identical,in different stones
Some of the grinding stones I have were definitely also used as pestles. Thanks for the comment.
@11:00 that stone has green stains almost copper sulphate colour. Maybe used to work copper?
It does have a greenish tent in some places ? Thanks for the comment.
Several mysterious pieces. I hope someone can provide info on them.
You have a bunch of nice naturally water worn rocks and exactly 2 artifacts! A pot sherd and what looks to be an unfinished celt.
You shouldn’t say anything if you’re going to say something that sounds seriously ignorant!!! Mostly because you have no clue it should be embarrassing you are so sure of that, why and how are you an expert anyway!!!? 🤣🤫😬😐
And 7 thumbs up!?!😂😂 come on!
You've got to be kidding, right?
No Jay, not kidding!
I believe i have one and i was wondering if you would think so too. Is there any way i can send you a picture
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Glad to see you back man! i just got home from my favorite artifact beach near a native reservation ( not on it ) and i found all kindsa stuff and now i see you posted this yesterday! Great finds man! i I have birds, ducks, snake, cow, fish, turtles..and human head effigies and whole lotta cool tools from my 4 years of findings! Lotsa people don't believe they are man made but the proof is in the pudding stone! Haha! i think you are right about those odd pieces being sharpening stones of some sort. I am in New Brunswick Canada, on the North East Coast. Love your channel, would love to share some picks with you one day! Cheers!
Thanks for the comment !
Those stones are all worn by glacial movement and fluvial erosion.
@harrybond1485 Sorry, but you're not correct.
@@brentkuehne435As a career geologist, and archeologist of 40 years, I am certain I do know.Those are in no way human artifacts.
@@harrybond1485 Hum, Then you should know that glaciers didn't quite make it to Georgia during the last Ice Age. Look, not trying to be smart, but been at it a long time. I'm a geologist myself and have worked with many archeologists. I know more about the local prehistory cultures than anyone in this area, including the archeologists that work this area.
@@brentkuehne435 If you are really a college trained geologist, then you would know that the earth has experienced many glacial ages going back more then 2 billion years.What we now call Georgia was near.the South polar regions at that.time.Ever heard of continental drift and the splitting apart of continents?The earth has experienced at least 11 glacial advances and maximums spanning the last 2+ billion years.By the way, where did you attend college? Do you have a degree in geology?
I have some artifacts but I cant find anyone to give me more info on them. Any suggestions?
You can send pics to your state's archeology board to get one opinion. Other than that, talk to people, watch videos, read...
This is terrible. Get a grip on reality and learn artifacts
Torrible ,as Charles Barkly would say🤣
No shit. Your making people dumber.
Holy smokes ! Are you living in a different universe? Most are naturally worn rocks. Join a club and learn the basics before going online. Don't misderect people.
Been at it a long time, and have done a ton of research on the native American cultures that inhabited this area. Have many of my best finds in a local museum. Worked over a year on the museum project with the curator, historians and academia.
@@brentkuehne435 I also have been doing this for a very long time , over 50 years. I'm curious as to what museum, I'd like to go visit it. Thank you.
@@michaeloshea3090 it's at the Rabun County historical society museum in North East Georgia. The museum is a chronological history of the region. Starts with Mississlppian culture which is mine, then Cherokee and on to modern times. It's a new museum and really nice.
@@michaeloshea3090 what part of the country are you in?
@@brentkuehne435 Why should that matter? Most collectors that work with museums that I know collect all over the county and have knowledge of all of the different time frames of our past,not just a couple. By the way I'm also on the east coast and also have contacts with many museums.
I’m pretty sure the very first thing you picked up is a “bell pestle” and it actually shows considerable wear along the striking surface
Could be ?
.GREAT COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS MY FRIEND. 👍👍