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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0092   CAS 0147-0092; 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: 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