Native American Studies - Science topic

Hello!

So I was gifted this metate from an old time friend (who lives, and has lived his whole life in Bell County, Texas, U.S.A.), and I was wondering if anyone has any information regarding the artifacts' age and potential association with the indigenous people of Texas (most likely central Texas)?

I tried to look up information for the surrounding counties of Texas, and their indigenous people, and I could not find any definitive information. It certainly does not look like a modern replica, as the previous owner of this artifact has a very keen eye for spotting replicas.

Could it possibly be an artifact from the Buttermilk Creek complex (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttermilk_Creek_complex) found at the Debra L. Friedkin Paleo-Indian archaeological site in Bell County, Texas? Or could it be a Comanche metate? Any information or potential information leads would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your time!

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