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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0147-0096   CAS 0147-0096; 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 spherical shape; Distal end tapers abruptly to a short knob-like projection; Proximal end tapers abruptly, forming broad shoulder, then elongates forming conical neck with rounded end; Color is mottled tan with light gray fire clouds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.7, Length = 6.0