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Object Number 15-41-30/86903
Display Title Obsidian points
Descriptions
Inventory Description Projectile points, unstemmed, triangular shape, flat base, obsidian
Classification
  • Triangular Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Ica Region / Nazca Province / Usaka
Intrasite Prehistoric graves
Additional Geographic Terms Nazca Valley
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one ): 4.8 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (1 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 86903
Provenance
Collector Dr. Julio C. Tello (1915)
Seller Dr. Julio C. Tello (1915)

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Projectile Point
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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Triangular Projectile Point
Oregon
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40-80-10/22674 Small obsidian (folsom type?) point
Triangular Projectile Point
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Triangular Projectile Point
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