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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0097   CAS 0147-0097; 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 slightly below mid-section; Distal end tapers gradually to blunt point; Proximal end tapers more gradually, forming cylindrical neck with truncated end; Surface is pockmarked; Color is dark brown with reddish brown and gray fire clouds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 11.5