Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0143-0474 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Net weight | |
| Culture | unidentified Native American (California Indian?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | California, possibly | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | unknown (pre-1906) | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Stone | |
| Description | Round net weight that is pecked and ground to shape, probably from a naturally shaped cobble that was somewhat flattened; Wide and shallow groove completely encircles mid-section of weight; Shot, elongated depression on one face crosses groove at perpendicular angle and probably held wedge of some kind to hold net lashing taut; color is reddish brown. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 10.7, Thickness = 8.0, Length = 12.4 | |