FROM CALIFORNIA. 



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It is to be noticed that the edges of the stones are smooth and show 

 no evidences of abrasion by blows or other rough usage, a fact not at 

 all agreeing with the idea that they served for hammers of any kind. 



The handles are from 15 to 18 inches long, and are made apparently 

 of rather tough wood. All three are natural branches, dressed only 



Fig. 14. Perforated stone mounted 

 »iu handle, Los Angeles County 



California. 



Fir;. 15. Perforated stone mounted 

 on handle, Los Angeles County 

 California. 



to the extent of removing the bark and paring off the twigs, so that 

 the natural inequalities of the wood, the knots. &c., are plainly visible. 

 They are smooth as though from the frictiou of much use. The handle 

 of one (Fig. l(i) is marked transversely by a series of cuts, disposed 

 for the most part iu regular rows, and presenting the appearance of 

 tallies. 



