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Roughly chipped turtle back
Roughly chipped turtle back
Object Number 22-34-10/G3832
Display Title Roughly chipped turtle back
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, possible core, possible use-wear on one edge
Classification
  • Chipped Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Hancock County / <City> / Shell heaps
Intrasite Shell heaps
Additional Geographic Terms Ingall's Island
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 × 4.2 × 2.1 cm (2 1/4 × 1 5/8 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G3832
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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