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of stone comprise not only implements and utensils in large numbers, and well made, comparing well with the corresponding forms in the southern states but several classes of sculpture of remarkable characteristics and of undetermined use save that it may with safety be regarded as pertaining to religious beliefs and practices - the fiducial phases of their culture. Most noteworthy among these relic [[strikethrough]] [[?]] [[strikethrough]]s are the collars or yokes the tri-pointed stones and the masketts, well made mealing stones and receptacles of stone are not rare, and pestles and elaborately carved and beautifully finished celts, chisels, axes, and hammers are present in some sections in remarkable numbers. Chipped implements are of rare occurrence.
Explorers of the West Indies include IM Thurn, ten Kate, Ober, Branch, Montaine Duerdin, Fewkes, and others.