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Image Not Available for Perforated pieces of soapstone; use unknown
Perforated pieces of soapstone; use unknown
Image Not Available for Perforated pieces of soapstone; use unknown
Object Number 22-34-10/G3963
Display Title Perforated pieces of soapstone; use unknown
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated pieces of soapstone; use unknown
Inventory Description Ground stone, perforated steatite
Classification
  • Perforated Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / North Carolina / Macon County / Franklin
Additional Geographic Terms Franklin
Materials Soapstone
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 7.4 x 7.1 cm (1 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object G-3963
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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