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Steatite hook
Object Number 94-57-10/R1329
Display Title Steatite hook
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carving, ground stone, greyish, hook shaped with flat base
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 3 x 0.7 cm (2 11/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R1329
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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