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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0149   CAS 0147-0149; 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 greatly expanded lower body; Distal end tapers to nearly rounded base; Proximal end tapers more gradually and elongates, forming short cylindrical neck with rounded end; Shallow groove extends diagonally across one side at mid-section; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.6, Length = 7.8