

Here, we propose that lozenge-shaped stone artifacts further define these exchange contacts. 2005) regard-ing obsidian sourcing and the distribution of large bifaces and stone spheres, believed to be ritual items, helped to connect the two areas. Based on ethno-graphic linguistic distributions, they suggested that the two areas were occupied by Northern Uto-Aztecan groups during Middle Ho-locene times. 5,100 to 4,500 CYBP) of Olivella Grooved Rectangle (OGR) beads inspired Howard and Raab (1993) to propose the existence of a Middle Holocene interaction sphere connecting coastal southern California and the northwestern Great Basin, a distance of more than 1,200 kilometers. We agree with Howard and Raab (1993) that an interaction sphere, which we herein designate the Middle Holocene Western Nexus, connected coastal southern California and the north-western Great Basin during the Middle Holocene, Abstract The distribution and dating (ca. Additional lines of evidence supporting a southern California/northwestern Great Basin interaction sphere have recently been identified, including stone spheres found in both coastal southern California and Oregon and large bifacial blades of exotic materials, including one obsidian specimen from Orange County sourced to the northwestern Great Basin (Macko et al. 2007) proposed that the OGR type might reflect the move-ment of the Takic Gabrielino (Tongva) ca. It was also suggested (Howard and Raab 1993 Vellanoweth 1995, 2001 Raab and Howard 2002) that OGR beads are Uto-Aztecan marker artifacts in western North America, and Raab et al. I infuse my work with the things I love & that have significance to me.Raab and Howard 2002) suggested the existence of a socioeconomic interaction sphere encompassing southern California (excluding the Chumash region) and the western and northern Great Basin (Figure 1). It is a basket weave design pattern of the Pomo people who are native to my home: Northern California. The background pattern you see behind the logo also has personal significance. If you've read the series, you'll know that certain people are transported back in time through the standing stones. Gemstones & standing stones are a big part of the books, what better way to combine two of my loves, than to intertwine them into necklaces! Hence the tagline: "Come through the Stones".
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Then my favorite book series of all time came to mind: Diana Gabaldon's "Outlander" series (go read them!). One of my favorite music styles is roots rock reggae & I have a resource blog for parents:. The history goes back thousands of years, back to our roots. As I began researching the stone's compelling history, I came to know more about the healing properties of gemstones (crystals). I'm the type of person who likes to do a lot of research on something I find interesting. The first stone I fell in love with was turquoise.
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I started making these necklaces because I knew I wanted to not only showcase their beauty, but bring out the wearers unique, raw & wild inner beauty that the stones reflect. Get the best deals on California Artifacts when you shop the largest online selection at.
