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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0110   CAS 0147-0110; 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 (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Plumb bob-shaped stone pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape with maximum diameter near distal end; Distal end tapers abruptly, then elongates forming nipple-like projection; Proximal end tapers very gradually forming cylindrical neck with truncated end; Shallow notch carved in edge of proximal tip; Shallow groove spirals around mid-section; Color is dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 11.2