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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0143-0400   CAS 0143-0400; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture unidentified California Indian
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: schist
Description Indeterminate tool pecked and ground to a flat, very elongated leaf shape, tapered at both ends to a blunt point; all surfaces are ground somewhat smooth and small biconically drilled hole is located near one end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 29.7