Catalog Number | CAS 0147-0152 | |
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 |