EXPLANATION OF PLATE X. 



Three objects, usually referred to as charm stones, found in 1864, 

 with other stone relics, in auriferous o;ravel, 10 feet below the surface, 

 in Indian Gulch, Eldorado County, Cal. They are described as 

 "boat-shaped," and have notches or grooves at the ends for conven- 

 ience in attachino- cords. The longest one is symmetrical in shape and 

 well finished and is made of green ish-g^ray slate. The short speci- 

 men is similar in character and material, while the remaining piece 

 is much ruder and is made of amphibolite schist. Referred to bj 

 Whitney, p. 276. No. 16, 16a, 16b, Voy collection. 



These forms, as well as niunerous variants, are found in largo num- 

 bers in California.^ 



' Yates, Lorenzo G. Chanii stones. Bulletin No. 2, Santa Barbara Society ol 

 Natural History, pp. 13-28. Five plates. 

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