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Image Not Available for 2 Polishing stones; 1 whetstone
2 Polishing stones; 1 whetstone
Image Not Available for 2 Polishing stones; 1 whetstone
Object Number 50-78-10/33063
Display Title 2 Polishing stones; 1 whetstone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, smooth and oval-shaped.
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / San Diego County / La Jolla
Intrasite North trench; 12-18" below surface
Additional Geographic Terms La Jolla
Quantity 3

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