Description
Native American Plummet or Plumb-Bob
Early Woodland Period
Found in Butnor, NC
Size is about 2.5 inches long and weighs about 58.5 grams.
The Plummet or Plumb-Bob, from the Early Woodland period found in Butner, North Carolina, is a type of stone or ceramic object believed to have been used as a weight for fishing nets, or possibly as a tool for creating straight lines in construction or other practical tasks. Typically small, teardrop- or oval-shaped, with a hole or groove at the top for attachment, these items were likely multifunctional in nature. The artifact reflects the technological advancements of the Early Woodland period (circa 1000 BCE to 100 CE), when Native American societies in the Southeast were increasingly engaging in complex subsistence practices, including fishing, hunting, and the development of early agricultural systems. Found in association with other Early Woodland tools and pottery, the Butner plummet provides valuable insight into the daily lives and technological innovations of the region’s prehistoric inhabitants.
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