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Image Not Available for Pitch or asphalt fragments
Pitch or asphalt fragments
Image Not Available for Pitch or asphalt fragments
Object Number 31-4-10/A7280
Display Title Pitch or asphalt fragments
Descriptions
Inventory Description Raw material, non-cultural pitch or bitumen fragments
Classification
  • Non-cultural
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas
Additional Geographic Terms Karankawan Territory; Copano; Aransas Bay section
Materials Pitch
Dimensions Overall: 1 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object A7280
Provenance
Provenance George C. Martin (?)

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