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the equator. In another figure (pi. 73, C) the simplest form of per- 

 forated stone is allied to the engraved stones above mentioned, but 

 is perforated by a beveled hole with a furrow at one side extending 

 to the border, which is destitute of a marginal groove. 



In plate 73, 5, the shape from above is oval, the longer diameter 

 being double the shorter. This specimen has on the upper side, turned 

 to the observer, two grooves at right angles to each other, the longer 

 bifurcating at each end and continuing into scrolls on each side and 

 not united with the shorter groove. This object is now in the Berlin 

 Museimi and fonnerly belonged to M. Guesde. 



In the specimen illustrated in jjlate 74. B, we have the highest form 

 of the type of j^erforated stones. The ^perforation is not beveled and 

 the marginal furrow is very deep. 



We find in the Lesser Antilles several perforated stones, some of 

 which may be called rings. Some of these may be likened to the 

 well-known stone collars of Porto Rico. 



The late Prof. Mason's reference"* to one of these specimens is 

 short and differs from his figure: "A stone ring of great asymmetry. 

 This perforation was probably made by pecking, its faces being 

 rubbed down afterwards. Dimensions, 5.2 by 4.7 inches." 



One of the most instructive of the holed stones in the Berlin col- 

 lection is one not heretofore figured, shown in the accompanying 

 figure (pi. 75, A). It suggests an unformed implement or idol. 

 Appended to one side there is a projection that reminds one of the 

 knot of a small stone collar. This specimen, now in the Berlin 

 Museum, belonged to the Guesde collection, and so far as known is 

 unique. Its use is unknown. 



A ring (pi. 83, A) from Carriacou in the Heye collection has some 

 points in common with that last mentioned, but is made of clay and 

 has the representation of the furrow on one face instead of on the 

 periphery. The edge of the perforation is in this case rounded in- 

 stead of beveled or at right angles. 



The stone ring, plate 75, B, is beautifully made, and resembles 

 somewhat stone rings from the Totonac region in Mexico. 



Plates 74, 6', and 75, 0, are mortars, the former boatshaped. 



8. PROBLEMATICAL STONES 



Among the enigmas in the Guesde collection in the Berlin Museum 

 there are several specimens (pi. 76, A, 5, C, D) the use of which is 

 problematical, and so far as form goes, they belong to none of the 

 types thus far described. 



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