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Object Number
11-6-20/C5604
Display Title
Obsidian flakes
Descriptions
Object Description
Flake, obsidian
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, blades, prismatic, obsidian, broken.
Classification
- Prismatic blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Guatemala
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Peten
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Holmul
Intrasite
Ruin B, Group II, scattered on roof 2
Additional Geographic Terms
El Cayo, about 30 miles Northwest of
Materials
Obsidian
Dimensions
Overall: 2.9 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (1 1/8 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity
5
Label on object
C5604
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