Artifacts

[mghcal]

Hi everyone, I have never posted in this section of the forum before but after seeing the recent bannerstone find I was reminded of some artifacts a friend of mine has that he was asking me to id years ago. I went over to his house and took some photos. These were mostly found in northern Ca. Really hope some of you might be able to id some of this stuff especially the stones with holes.

 

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[vpnavy]

Very very nice mghcal.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

The two knobbed pieces on the right are called Charm Stones and the two drilled pieces on the left are commonly called Plummets, but are also called Charmstones in California. The grooved piece just below the two drilled pieces is more than likely a Charmstone as well that has just been damaged. I can't really help you on the Point types.

Great looking pieces your friend has.

 

[rock]

Id be faster for the ID if they were at my house. Very nice

 

[rock]

The one below the points I am guessing that same size as them or is it bigger? If it is the same probably a grinder and ditto on Reaper on the rest. The points are just hard to tell with the damage.

 

[unclemac]

We actually have a lot of fun with charm stones (fishing weights) from time to time on this forum! Spirited discussions. Just weight (get it?...wait) until Gator Boy sees what I wrote....

 

[NC field hunter]

Far right bottom piece Sure is pretty granite. Top left second piece is as well!

 

[mghcal]

Thanks for the ID help guys! These were mostly found in Yuba County but one of the plummets was found in the Feather River canyon in the 60's. The middle bottom that looks like some sort of hammer head to me is about the size of my fist, sorry for not including something for scale. A photo of the other side of the grooved piece, it has similar grooving on both sides. I really like the green stone, he calls it California jade but I think it's granite? He has more artifacts I'll post later when I get a chance to take photos. Any idea how they drilled holes in the tops of the plummets and anyone guess an age on these? Here's another arrowhead he had too that's a bit better shape. Thanks again you guys are great!