Indian carved bowl, Bayleaf,North Raleigh,NC

[Mineral Salvage]

I purchased my home here in Bayleaf, North Raleigh, in 1982. Behind the house, in the woods, I came across this great find. I assume that it is from an an old soapstone quarry about 2.5 miles north of here, that Indians worked many moons ago.



Also, I believe this next piece, is part of some kind of bowl that may have had either a handle grasp, or maybe 1 of maybe three legs incorporated into the carving. I found this on the lake shore, that is another mile or so from the same quarry.

[colorshapetexture]

is that some kind of residue in the bottom where its a diff. color?
Might give a clue. Nise find by the way.

[Mineral Salvage]

Actually, this is where water has been sitting in the bowl, in the back yard. Sometimes, birds and my small dog get a drink out of it.

[nose2ground]

that is indeed a great find! thanks for sharing, not seen a soapstone bowl intact.