Catalog Number | CAS 0147-0181 | |
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 expanded mid-section; Distal end tapers to very blunt point; Proximal end tapers more gradually, then elongates forming short cylindrical neck with truncated end; Color is dark gray with numerous gold-colored flakes. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 9.3 |