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S-shaped stick with incised lines. Catalog: “miniature grooved throwing stick”.
S-shaped stick with incised lines. Catalog: “miniature grooved throwing stick”.
Object Number 28-3-10/96728
Display Title S-shaped stick with incised lines. Catalog: “miniature grooved throwing stick”.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stick, flat, s-curved, 3 grooves one side w/faded wht pig., 1 end burnt, abraded
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
Materials Wood, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 40.3 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm (15 7/8 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96728
Provenance
Collector Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr.
Collector Harriet S. Cosgrove
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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