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Image Not Available for Obsidian lance head
Obsidian lance head
Image Not Available for Obsidian lance head
Object Number 31-41-20/C13580
Display Title Obsidian lance head
Descriptions
Object Description Projectile point, obsidian
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Tarascan?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Michoacan

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