Rider Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Hi Everyone. I found this rock on a gravel road in Alberta. As you can see, it has a hole in the center of it. I just can't think of anything that would create a hole in a rock, other than man. Could this be something like a weight for fishing... or... ? It weighs 21 grams. Its bigger than a quarter. Anyone.. ? Thoughts.. ?Thanks, Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 In some places money-John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dorado Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I think artifact... Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimshot Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Best guess it's a hagstone. The hole was created by running water. Usually found in streams.Some believe they were capable of warding off evil spirits and all sorts of bull. haha!http://dailywicca.com/2011/10/06/hagstones/ Edited September 6, 2014 by Rimshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homefire Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) Well How about That!!!!!!!!? I found these two in England years ago.. They were used as weights for a fishing net as per anyone I asked.Even look to be of the same Rock. Flint. Emmmmmmmm? Hag stone does come close. I found mine within three feet of each other on a beach. Mine seem to show signs of ware were the net would had been secured. Edited September 6, 2014 by homefire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grubstake Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Its a very old kristby cream donut. Grubstake Edited September 7, 2014 by grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 In some places money-John Really ? Where, and about when ? This is so cool... Thanks Hoser John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 I think artifact... Very cool! Thanks El Dorado ...( I Love this site btw ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Best guess it's a hagstone. The hole was created by running water. Usually found in streams.Some believe they were capable of warding off evil spirits and all sorts of bull. haha!http://dailywicca.com/2011/10/06/hagstones/ AAHHHH!!! Hagstone.. it has to be it... (but I still think it was used for fishing ) I see I have been rubbing it in the wrong hand.. no wonder my wishes haven't been coming true. Thanks Rimshot for all the great information. Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Well How about That!!!!!!!!? I found these two in England years ago.. They were used as weights for a fishing net as per anyone I asked.Even look to be of the same Rock. Flint. Emmmmmmmm? Hag stone does come close. I found mine within three feet of each other on a beach. Mine seem to show signs of ware were the net would had been secured. Very Cool Homefire !!! It's like we're... like, ALMOST related now !! haha I've never seen another one till today. Yours are much bigger than mind, that's for sure. I also have 2 other rocks that look like they were on they're way to becoming a Hagstone. I'll post them here. Thanks for showing me your rocks These rocks aren't Flint though, would you happen to know what kind of rocks they are ?Thanks again, Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Its a very old kristby cream donut. Grubstake You might be right ! hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Your material reminds me of a bead and I looked up this site. There are some very large ones shown and some would be 'similar' but most have been colored more than yours.http://www.thefurtrapper.com/trade_beads.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Your material reminds me of a bead and I looked up this site. There are some very large ones shown and some would be 'similar' but most have been colored more than yours.http://www.thefurtrapper.com/trade_beads.htm Thank you mn90403 for the awesome link. I read all of the first page, need time to explore the rest of it. It's very interesting. Now I know why Hudson's Bay became so rich.... Thanks again Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Africa,south america,hawaii,samoa and american indians in daze a old.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn90403 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 When you start googling about beads there are many interesting sites. I saw several that tell some great history and I bet most of us who go out in the hills and deserts have walked over this type of history and not picked it up. BLM and Forest Service will be glad we didn't disturb them.Mitchel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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