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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0094   CAS 0147-0094; 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; Maximum diameter is below mid-section; Distal end tapers very abruptly and is semi-flattened; Proximal end tapers gradually, then elongates forming short cylindrical neck with rounded end; Color is brown-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.5, Length = 8.1