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Catalog Number CAS 0147-0206   CAS 0147-0206; 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
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: mudstone
Description Plumb bob-shaped stone pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape with maximum diameter well below mid-section; Distal end tapers abruptly, then elongates forming extended, nipple-like projection; Proximal end tapers very gradually to conical point; Color is tan.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 11.6