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The people of this civilisation were skilled craftsmen. Most craftsmen were specialized to do one kind of craft. Several artefacts made of wood, bone and clay have been found. Some tools and weapons were made of copper and bronze. Craftsmen used gold and silver to make jewellery. Necklaces and amulets were also made using semi-precious stones. Ceramics include all items involving the heating of clay. Pottery kilns have been found at many sites. Most pots were wheel-turned. The large pots may have been used to store grain or water. Harappan sites have yielded an abundance of terra cottas. There are figures of animals such as bulls, buffaloes, monkeys and dogs. There are toy carts with solid wheels. Human figurines, bangles and terracotta masks have also been found. Copper and bronze objects were made. These include vessels, knives, axes, needles, fishhooks, mirrors and bangles. Copper furnaces have been found in Harappa. Bead making was a popular craft. Beads were made out of shells, steatite, gold, silver and semi-precious stones. Cotton and woollen textiles were made. Traces of cotton have been found at Mohenjo-Daro. At Harappa, cotton threads were found wrapped around the handle of a copper mirror. Spindles of various sizes have also been discovered. They were made of terracotta or faience, an artificially made material using sand and gum and then glazed. Some excellent examples of sculpture in stone and metal have been found..
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