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Fig. 40 shows a Fulgur perversum, from the same key, with the hole above 
the shoulder and the body-whorl removed in part from the edge, backward. 
Also, as is often seen in these tools of shell, a part of the body-whorl has been 
cut away, exposing the upper third of the columella. There are three perfora- 
tions, almost in line, somewhat below the shoulder. Numbers one and three 
from left to right would allow a handle to pass behind and to the right of the 
columella; hole number two probably corresponded with a notch on the edge 
whieh has been broken away. 
Fig. 41 illustrates a Fulgur perversum from Fikahatchee (sometimes spelled 
Fakahatchee) кеу, Ten Thousand islands. Тһе perforation above the shoulder 
is present; the body-whorl has been removed several inches from the edge, back- 
ward. Тһе beak is ground to give an excellent cutting edge for a gouge. 
There are two holes through which a handle could pass to the right of the axis 
and behind it; and there is a circular hole in the body-whorl to the right of 
the aperture, the use of which is not plain. This latter hole corresponds with 
neither of the other two holes and is entirely out of line for a noteh, which, 
moreover, is not present. It is possible that this implement belongs to the type, 
where part of the body-whorl, above, has been removed, perhaps to facilitate 
attachment of the handle; but if so, the hole is much more evenly-made and 
rounder than is usually the case in openings of this kind. 
Fig. 42 shows a type of implement found in abundance among the Ten 
Thousand islands, consisting of Fascolarza, with much of the body-whorl 
removed and two perforations behind, to allow a handle to pass at an upward 
angle, behind the columella. A round hole is present in the body-whorl in front, 
evidently to aid in attachment. This specimen, which was used as a hammer, 
came from Goodland Point, Key Marco. 
Fig. 43 represents an implement from Goodland Point, which, though shown 
in a different position, is similar to the one last described, save that it has a beau- 
tifully-ground, cutting edge for use as a chisel. This specimen is the sole example 
of this type that we have met during our two expeditions through the Ten Thou- 
sands islands. 
Incidentally, it may be said that, as can be seen by referring to our “Certain 
Antiquities of the Florida West-Coast," page 393, the Fulgur carica, or Fulgur 
with the aperture to the right, is not found on the western coast of Florida, and 
hence the aborigines of that region were restricted to Fulgur perversum and Fasci- 
olaria for use as implements. 
On the eastern coast of Florida Fasciolarta gigantea is infrequently met with, 
and Fulgur perversum is far less massive than is that shell on the western coast 
of Florida. "Therefore, on the eastern coast the aborigines were almost restricted to 
Fulgur carica in the manufacture of implements destined for heavy work. 
All over Florida, however, Fulgur perversum was used for drinking cups, and 
<“ celts” made from the lip of the massive Strombus gigas are found. 
1 Op. cü., р. 377. 
