Arte
The hunter gatherers of south-central Chile crafted their tools and utensils from stone, wood, and bone. Notable artifacts include two varieties of points for spears and projectiles—one triangular and the other leaf shaped. These were made from obsidian or volcanic glass and basalt, probably corresponding to two different cultural traditions that flourished in different times and places. They also made seashell necklaces and animal tooth pendants. Since the region’s damp environment accelerates the decay of organic matter, there is little evidence left to allow us to understand this important part of their culture.