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Adze blade
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Object Number 22-34-10/G3949
Display Title Adze blade
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone axe preform, one end polished.
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Date 1300 - 1450 CE
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Christian County / Hopkinsville
Additional Geographic Terms Mr. James Willis' farm; Hopkinsville, four miles south of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16 x 7.1 x 4 cm (6 5/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G-3949
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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