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#8998317
02/01/24 11:27 PM
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J.R.
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We’re cleaning out Dad’s place and found a bowl he has coveted all our lives. His story is that he and our great granddad dug this thing out of a creekbed “near Robert Lee” in 1954. Part of the lip is polished making it seem used over time. There’s also some unusual markings on the bottom. Anyone have any idea the origin of this thing or have any ideas who might know more about it? Thanks for any help!! J.R. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-6311-412336-img_7236.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-6311-412337-img_7237.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-6311-412338-img_7239.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2024/02/full-6311-412339-img_7240.jpeg)
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998319
02/01/24 11:40 PM
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NORML as can be
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Thats cool, lots of stuff gets found in creek beds.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998323
02/01/24 11:48 PM
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Espy
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Looks like a grinding bowl. Find a college with a Archaeology dept and they will be able to tell you a lot about it. Whatever it is its very cool.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998332
02/02/24 12:14 AM
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Hudbone
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998351
02/02/24 01:12 AM
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skinnerback
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Native American grinding bowl for sure. Never part with that!
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998356
02/02/24 01:20 AM
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dkershen
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Definitely a grinding bowl, but never seen one with a pedestal base like that. Very unique. I know a couple archeologists that specialize in Texas tribes. Going to send them this link.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998357
02/02/24 01:20 AM
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Michael W.
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Seems like I saw somewhere that those were used by native tribes to ground up corn.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998363
02/02/24 01:31 AM
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Superduty
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That’s cool keep us posted.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998370
02/02/24 01:42 AM
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skinnerback
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Definitely a grinding bowl, but never seen one with a pedestal base like that. Very unique. I know a couple archeologists that specialize in Texas tribes. Going to send them this link. Awesome!
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998372
02/02/24 01:45 AM
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ntxtrapper
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My hunting buddy has rocks on his ranch the size of small cars that they ground large indentions into. They are next to a natural spring that never dries out.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998402
02/02/24 02:38 AM
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BayouGuy
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With that base, I wonder if it was designed to be held between the legs while grinding.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998405
02/02/24 02:42 AM
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luv2brode
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Ancient hair dressers shampoo station lol
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998419
02/02/24 03:05 AM
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skinnerback
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With that base, I wonder if it was designed to be held between the legs while grinding. Possible.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998462
02/02/24 06:04 AM
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ntxtrapper
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If the drawings are carved in they are petroglyphs. Several thousand years old. If they are carved in rather than drawn on. You can sprits it with water and they will be more easily seen for an image. If they are drawn on, I wouldn’t want to get it wet though. That would be for an expert on the topic.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998499
02/02/24 12:15 PM
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copperhead
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My granddad found one similar to this one years ago on a tributary of the Colorado River. He told me if you can identify stream crossings you can find things like this, usually falls off a wagon and don't realize it. Very cool find though.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998500
02/02/24 12:16 PM
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topwater13
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My hunting buddy has rocks on his ranch the size of small cars that they ground large indentions into. They are next to a natural spring that never dries out. We had the same thing next to a creek on the property I grew up on. Rocks about waste high, flat on top, with several bowls carved out. I wish I had pics.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998503
02/02/24 12:24 PM
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Stub
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Now how cool is that? Very!
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998941
02/02/24 11:43 PM
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dkershen
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JR sending you a PM. I’ve got an archeologist that has some questions. I think she may be a good resource for you.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998966
02/03/24 12:24 AM
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Western
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Be neat to see what a pro says, cool to have around in any event.
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8998973
02/03/24 12:31 AM
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Buzzsaw
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Thats a Commanche grinding bowl used by medicine men to make different medicines from herbs, etc. Great find!
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Re: Artifact ID
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#8999429
02/03/24 11:00 PM
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VigoPark
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