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Stone ax
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Object Number 47-17-30/5640
Display Title Stone ax
Descriptions
Object Description Ax, stone
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axe, both surfaces and blade chipped, rounded blade
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Additional Geographic Terms West Indies: St. Vincent
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.2 x 8.8 x 2.6 cm (5 9/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-17-30/5640 & 5 & St. Vincents'\C. & A.W. Franks\ (Checkley\1872)

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