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Object Number 22-34-20/G220
Display Title Obsidian spear head
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear head, chipped stone, one side flat, other side ridged, notched stem, chipped tip
Classification
  • Side-notched biface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm (2 5/16 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G / 220
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (? (1888-1910))
Provenance J. H. Woods (? (1888-1910))

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