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Plate 37, E, represents a globular stone having a projection which 

 is bifurcated at one end in such a way that it might easily be mis- 

 taken for an unfinished pestle. 



Specimens shown in plate 37, F ^ G, II, are modifications of the 

 preceding, possessing conical projections or extensions, one on each 

 side. The lower edge of plate 37, II, like all members of this group, 

 shows asymmetrj' in form. The object illustrated in plate 37, /, is 

 elongated and bears two deep equatorial grooves separated by a 

 ferrule ; one-half of the specimen is oval, the other more pointed. 



Plate 37, J, recalls certain prehistoric objects called " banner 

 stones," often seen in collections of prehistoric objects found in the 

 United States. The body of this implement is elongated, pointed at 

 each end, and with an extension like a wing on each side. It reminds 

 one of a bird or some animal form. 



The shape of the object shown in plate 37, A', is that of a paddle, 

 with two parts, the bhide, wliich wlien seen from one side is rec- 

 tangular with rounded angles, and the handle prolonged to a point. 

 The breadth of the flat blade is about equal to its thickness; but 

 the handle has rounded angles and the point of its union with tlie 

 blade is indicated by a deep groove, forming a triangular figure, one 

 angle of which is situated a little to one side of the middle of the 

 blade. The use of this implement is not known, as tliere is not 

 sufficient evidence to prove that it was employed as a cutting, bruis- 

 ing, or gi'inding implement. 



The specimen shown in plate 37, Z, has the form of a disk, girt 

 with two grooves, one of which incloses a rounded projection oc- 

 cupying the central part of the upper hemisphere. The shape is 

 symmetrical, the surface convex, but there is no evidence visible 

 showing its use as a pounding or grinding implement. 



The form of the stone objects shown in figures M, N, is unusual, 

 but the objects are artificial, evidently belonging to the same group as 

 those referred to above. 



Some of the specimens when found were in a rather soft and 

 pliable condition and had to be carefully handled until they were 

 dry. As corroboration of their aboriginal origin it should be 

 pointed out that some of the simpler forms of these objects resemble 

 closely stone objects from the island of St. Vincent. This is more 

 especially true of their likeness to certain ax-formed specimens in 

 which a blade, poll, and surrounding ridge is well marked. Some 

 of the bowls also have lugs that recall bowls and cups of burnt clay, 

 while the heads have a distant resemblance to the heads of pottery 

 objects. Some of them are symmetrically formed and covered with 

 complex ornamentation of incised spiral and i-ectilinear forms. Cer- 

 tain motives are prominent and modified in a way that shows skill. 

 They are remarkable enigmas and most difficult to interpret. 



