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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0184   CAS 0147-0184; 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 expanded distal end; Distal end tapers abruptly to blunt point; Proximal end tapers gradually, forming elongated cylindrical neck with truncated end; Shallow groove partially encircles neck just below top; Color is light gray with dark gray fire cloud on distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.9, Length = 8.5