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Atlatl fragment.
Object Number 01-33-10/61885
Display Title Atlatl fragment.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone fragment, hook carved into one side, polished surface, broken end shows surface carving around the circumference of the shaft
Classification
  • Atlatl
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Mississippi / Coahoma County / Oliver / Oliver Site; Mississippi State Site #22Co503; LMS 16-N-6
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Edward's Mound, Vicinity of
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 1.9 x 1.5 cm (2 9/16 x 3/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61885

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