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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 2015-0001-0003   CAS 2015-0001-0003; Amulet
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Amulet
Culture
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Eagleville
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Unknown
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: chert
Description Small bifacially flaked amulet in the form of a bird (probably an eagle) with outstretched wings and head head seemingly turned to one side; Color is mottled tan-pink.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.1