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Figure 16. — Stemmed|grubbing tools. 



only about two-thirds of each was found. The larger specimen from 

 site 44Mc66 measured 44 mm. in diameter and must have been almost a 

 perfect globe, except for a single flat facet 20 mm. in diameter upon 

 which it could easily rest. As seen in the photograph the surface has 

 been smoothed in contrast to the surface of the smaller specimen. 



The smaller specimen, from site 44Mc75, measures 33 mm. in gi-eatest 

 diameter and 28 mm. along its shortest diameter. The original crystal 

 texture of the stone is readily visible on the outer surface, for it was 

 not completely smoothed as was the larger ball. 



It is not known what these balls were used for. From the appear- 

 ance of the surfaces of each, it can readily be seen that they received 

 considerable attention, and whether the shallow pits upon the surfaces 

 represent the results of pecking or just one of its many natural fea- 

 tures is not known. 



Haimnerstones are usually simple, round or ovid-shaped stones 

 which were easily available to the inhabitants at the time of occupancy. 



