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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0152   CAS 0147-0152; 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: schist
Description Plumb bob-shaped stone pecked and ground to overall flattened cylindrical shape with maximum diameter slightly below mid-section; Distal end tapers to blunt point; Proximal end tapers at similar angle, then elongates forming cylindrical neck with indeterminate end; Color is dark brown with gold flecks of mica.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 11.5