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Fragment throwing stick (?)
Object Number 30-24-10/A7135.1
Display Title Fragment throwing stick (?)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked stick
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Hidalgo County / <City> / Cave 3; Deer Creek Cave
Intrasite northwest 1-4; sec. 17 t 33 s, r 18 w
Additional Geographic Terms Playas Valley, west side of; Culberson Ranch, 6 miles above
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 21.4 x 0.8 x 1.2 cm (8 7/16 x 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A7135
Provenance
Provenance Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr. (1930)
Provenance Harriet S. Cosgrove (1930)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1930)

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