elbow stones

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Scope note
Angular carved stones of the Taíno culture that are limited to Puerto Rico. The shape consists of a curved thick middle portion and two arms that protrude at a 90 degree angle from each other. Although their use is unknown, most archeologists agree that they are related to stone collars and may have been tied to the waist.
elbow stones
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024