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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0090   CAS 0147-0090; Charmstone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Charmstone
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
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Plumb bob-shaped stone pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape, with maximum diameter slightly below mid-section; Distal end tapers abruptly to indeterminate end; Proximal end tapers slightly more gradually, then elongates forming short cylindrical neck with truncated end; Color is rust orange with dark gray fire clouds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.2, Length = 7.5