Catalog Number | CAS 0147-0092 | |
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: schist | |
Description | Plumb bob-shaped stone pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape with expanded mid-section; Distal end is rounded; Proximal end tapers gradually, forming high shoulder and then elongates forming cylindrical neck with rounded end; Shallow groove encircles upper portion of neck; Color is dark gray with extensive white and silver inclusions. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 4.1, Length = 8.3 |