very old leather working tool ?

[Jack Wagon]

I was out doing my fire safe clearing near a two mortar Indian grinding rock on my property and found what I thought was a couple of arrowheads. I showed my find to a friend better versed in such matters and he told me the item on the left was actually an awl for making holes in deer skins. He said the stitching needles would most likely have been made of bone. Next time I have some stitching to do , I'm going to sit on that rock and think of that ancient leathercrafter working there so many years ago.   JW

[Blair]

Jack,

Your friend maybe very correct.
However, a napped stone tool does not serve well when pushed into something like leather, unless the tool and/or leather are perfectly aligned with each other. Otherwise, an offset will apply a napping force to the stone tool. Braking off the tip.
I suspect the tool on the left is a type of drill bit. (perhaps used for drilling the eye in a bone needle)
Stone drill bits are not uncommon, but often found with broken tips/points.
Just my thoughts...
My best,
 Blair

[St. George]

Not a 'leatherworking tool' - rather a drill for wood and other materials needing a hole.

Scouts Out!

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[Marshal Will Wingam]

Very interesting tool. This stuff is very fascinating. Thanks for posting the pic, Jack.