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Stone chopper
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Object Number 995-4-20/27323
Display Title Stone chopper
Descriptions
Object Description Stone chopper. Selected item seen in taverse of paths along approx. 1 mile of midden littered coastline.
Inventory Description Chipped stone, core, casual?
Classification
  • Casual core
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Baja California
Additional Geographic Terms San quintin coast
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 7.4 x 4.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-4-20/27323
Provenance
Provenance Barbara Isaac (1/20/1995)
Collector Barbara Isaac (1983)
Collector Prof. Glynn Isaac (1983)
Donor Barbara Isaac

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