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Object Number 27-11-10/96636
Display Title Throwing spear with feather at one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear, carved wood shaft, hollow, sinew wrap one end, fletched
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / El Paso County / <City> / Ceremonial Cave
Additional Geographic Terms El Paso, 26 mi. northeast of
Dimensions Overall: 157.5 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (62 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96636

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