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Spur end of atl atl dart
Object Number 30-24-10/A7229
Display Title Spur end of atl atl dart
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked reed, tapered one end, split one end, painted black
Classification
  • Worked Wood
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / <City> / Kelley Cave
Intrasite Sec. 14; t 9 s, r 20 w
Additional Geographic Terms San Francisco River; Pat Kelley Ranch
Materials Reed, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm (7 1/16 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A7229
Provenance
Provenance Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr. (1930)
Provenance Harriet S. Cosgrove (1930)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1930)

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