Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA

Certified-Rare-Chumash-Engraved-Stone-Tablet-California-Bennett-COA-01-ait Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA

Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA
Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet Fragment – California – Bennett COA. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, Chapter 14. Artifact Info: Native American, Chumash, Malaga Cove California. The incredible archaeological interpretation of this rare artifact engravings are related to astrological events; with additional interpretation that the Chumash used these objects to observe the solstices. These types of artifacts are known as “portable cosmos” which refer to the universe and are small enough to be carried versus large stone petroglyphs that are permanent structures. This artifact was part of a 1920’s private collection found at Malaga Cove California, what is now known as archaeological site CA-LAN-138. This is a rare artifact from an early discovery of this site. Double sided Incised (Engraved) Stone Tablet fragment, with different engravings on bothsides. This artifact is fragile, siltstone is a very light-weight stone type. Size: Small, 2-7/16 inch x 1-1/16 inch. Location Found: Malaga Cove, California. Please view all high definition pictures and video for exact details. Additional Info: Archaeological excerpt about Chumash sacred ritual locations: Chumash Ritual and Sacred Geography, J. Mountain shrines were used for various purposes; they were places where public and private rituals were conducted, and both community and individual needs were addressed at different times (Applegate 1975; Hudson and Blackburn 1986; Hudson andUnderhay 1978). Shrines were locations where offerings were given for different reasons. They would come together there for their necessities and pilgrimages. Shrines were also used to commemorate the dead. Shrines are also known to have been used for winter solstice ceremonies, which were vital to the Chumash in perpetuating their relationship with the universe and especially the Sun, Kakunupmawa Hudson et al. 1977; Hudson and Blackburn. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American: US\Pre-1600\Artifacts”. The seller is “mlra_inc” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • native american: Native American California Chumash
  • certified chumash: Certified Chumash engraved tablet
  • Tribal Affiliation: Chumash
  • Culture: Native American: US

Certified Rare Chumash Engraved Stone Tablet California Bennett COA