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Object Number
48-44-10/31500
Display Title
Point (note states Borax basin type point)
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone point - Borax Basin type
Very thin point with break on base. Edges feel slightly serrated. red staining on both faces near tip might be residue of some sort - maybe ocher? Small step fractures on both faces. Tip is dulled, and very small part of tip may be missing.
Inventory Description
Point, note states Borax basin type point
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
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<County>
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<City>
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Bat Cave
Intrasite
Area III, Section C-1; depth 36"-48"
Additional Geographic Terms
San Augustin, Plains of
Materials
Chert
Dimensions
Overall: 3.14 x 2.19 cm (1 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
Overall, Weight: 3.9 g (0.004 kg)
Quantity
1
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