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Image Not Available for Stone hand axe (andesite)
Stone hand axe (andesite)
Image Not Available for Stone hand axe (andesite)
Object Number 51-44-10/46167
Display Title Stone hand axe (andesite)
Descriptions
Object Description Hand axe
Inventory Description Ground stone hand axe
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / Cerro Colorado / Site 638
Intrasite Central Area, Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Cerro Colorado
Materials Andesite
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 x 8.7 x 5.8 cm (3 11/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-44-10/46167; 3403

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