Fossil used by indians ?

[Jimmypop]

I sometimes plow up these cylinder rocks . forgot their name . Some are drilled out , some not. The ones with holes are much smoother than the others on the outside . Makes me think they were used for something . They come in all sizes . Also , an arrowhead I would like info on....type , age ,etc. thanks

 

[NCHillbilly]

The fossils look like crinoids, and yeah, they would have made some cool beads. The point, IMO, is a late-stage preform just about ready to notch, straighten, and sharpen.

 

[Swamprat]

I agree with NCH....preform point.

Probably more than likely crinoids but have also seen plant and tree roots do the same thing in clay soil. Root finally makes it way thru harder clay, inside is smooth but outside is kinda rough. There ia term for it but can't recall

 

[XIronheadX]

I had to go read about them. http://www.fossilcrinoids.com/gallery.html

 

[Lukikus2]

The fossils look like crinoids, and yeah, they would have made some cool beads. The point, IMO, is a late-stage preform just about ready to notch, straighten, and sharpen.

They also make some great primative fishing weights.