Discoidal from Fort Ancient Culture   Save
James McBride Collection
Description: Dark gray circular stone discoidal has deep concave sides sloping to the center hole, which has a diameter of 14.47 mm. The rim is smooth and curves slightly toward the concave sides. The concave surfaces show peck marks (small indentations created by hammering), while the outer edge is ground smooth. The stone was used in a game played with spears. Item was found in Butler County, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07452
Subjects: Ohio History--Natural and Native Ohio; American Indian history and society; Tools; American Indians--Archaeology; Fort Ancient Culture (A.D. 1000–1650)
Places: Butler County (Ohio)