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zon are the various isosceles points illustrated in these two plates 

 (pis. 64, ti-x ; 77, i-l) . Sizes are varied and it will be noted that a few 

 have serrated edges. 



Finely chipped chert drills were made from fortuitous chips which 

 were altered sufficiently to fit the type of drill desired. The specimens 

 illustrated can be assigned to the winged drill type (pi. 64, q-t) . 



COPPER OBJECTS 



The only metal objects found occurred as rolled, tubular copper 

 beads. Each was fashioned from a small, thin sheet of copper which 

 was rolled into a tubular form. These beads varied in length but 

 their diameter remained roughly constant. The longest measured 

 52 mm. while the shortest measured 6 mm. A number of these were 

 found around the necks of various individuals. There was a young 

 female adult who wore an interesting copper necklace composed of 

 tubular beads of varying lengths. As the necklace was uncovered tlie 

 beads appeared to have been strung on individual cords which in turn 

 were attached to a common cord which was hung around the neck. 

 Each bead dangled pendant fashion from this common cord, as shown 

 in figure 49. A number of large shell disks and a couj^le of small shell 

 bead necklaces also surrounded the neck of this individual. 



Copper was used exclusively for ornamentation. This use of cop- 

 per has certain sociopolitical implications, for only a few individuals 

 were the bearers of copper beads. 



Figure 49. — Arrangement of tubular copper beads as suspended on cord around neck of 

 individual, Clarksville site, 44Mcl4. 



