What would you call this?

[douglaslefler]

Hi, I found this in a creek that runs next to some fields that produce artifacts. I know it is nothing special but I am curious as to what something like this would be called. I thought maybe a scraper or something but I'm not sure. It is only worked on one side, and is about 3 1/4 inches long by 2 1/2 inches wide. I live in Northwest Illinois so I'm pretty sure the material is Chert/Flint. If anyone has any ideas as to what this would be called I would appreciate the help. Thanks in advance, Doug.

[jamiebenedickt]

Big Blank, or it could be a big chopper.

[Cluton]

Uniface scraper!!

[Tdog]

Originally Posted by Cluton

Uniface scraper!!

Yyyyyyyep!

[NeoGeo]

I concur Uni scraper for sure ...and A nice one at that

[james b]

Thats what I'd say , a very nice uniface scraper.Cool find.

[Headhunter]

A bit larger than average, but a classic scraper form. Nice.

[rockhunter]

could be the last bit of a core too used to make points, blades. you never know for sure I find lots of em, I put all that kinda stuff under "tools"

[rmartin]

Absolutely a uniface tool and a nice one. Sorry, can't help with the material.

[douglaslefler]

Thanks everyone for your help. It is great to be able to post pictures and get responses to my questions. I love this website! Thanks again everyone, Doug.