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California State Prehistoric Artifact:
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California designated the chipped stone bear as the official state prehistoric artifact in 1991 (actual size about 2.5 by 1.5 inches). Discovered in 1985 at an archaeological dig site in San Diego County, this small stone resembles a walking bear. The bear was created about 7-8,000 years ago out of volcanic rock by one of California's first human inhabitants. California is the first state to designate a prehistoric artifact as an official state symbol. |
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History and Culture: California State Library
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