Is this set of stone an american indian artifact that i found in the woods?

I found these near the Chesapeake Bay while going for a walk in the woods. The pieces were not too close together when I found the second one, but they fit together like a puzzle and make a perfect oval.

Is this an Indian Artifact and if so, what was it used for?
Thank you for any help. I think I want to hang on to it, but if you have any idea about the value if any, that would be interesting to know.

Here are some images of things I found on that trip. The one I am talking about is the oval stone in two pieces, but I am also curious about any of the other fossil type of images on this page.

Is the pointy thing an arrowhead or some other type of primitive tool, or just a broken piece of rock?

Thanks for any insight.

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Do you have a link to a pic?

answered over 11 years ago

Tortuga
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You maybe should take it to an Artifact Museum the might be able to get you to someone that can tell you. Good luck but a picture would help.

answered over 11 years ago

Yes a picture would help

Also, you can check the State Archaeologist’s office. Also if the artifact leads to a site (old burial grounds or village), removing items can be a problem depending on the State

I see you are in Delaware..here is their website

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answered over 11 years ago

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This is the place you want to contact. They are the ones who deal with all artifacts in the area as well as many from other parts of the [URL removed]
Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory

The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility located at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the State Museum of Archaeology, in southern Maryland. The MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. The MAC Lab also houses a number of major collections acquired through private donation to the Maryland Historical Trust. All of these collections are available for research, education, and exhibit purposes to students, scholars, museum curators, and educators.

The phone number and address are at the bottom of the page.
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I have been to this facility and you would be amazed at the collections they have as well as the things they are restoring…

answered over 11 years ago

Providing a photo image will help (good luck)

answered over 11 years ago

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Sorry for the link problem.
Here are some imgur photos. I am asking about the oval stone in two pieces, but any insight into the other ones I found would also be appreciated. Is the sharp one an arrowhead or spear or just a broken piece of rock? I found it in the woods near the oval stone pieces.
THANKS

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answered over 11 years ago

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