Stone

A steatite, or soapstone, carinated circular disc, with a hole bored through the middle. Stones such as this are proliferate in Sierra Leone, and thought to be digging weights.

Further Information

  • Type: Tools, implements
  • Object: Stone
  • Materials: Stone
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Dr. M.C.F. Easmon (Collector)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1960.16.58

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