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Object Number 56-30-20/21126
Display Title Stone monolithic axe
Descriptions
Object Description Ax, stone; Stone monolithic axe
Inventory Description Ground stone, monolithic axe, hafted celt with long rounded handle, top of handle tapers to an edge and extends towards back end of celt, celt is rounded and has no edge, a pyramid shape protrudes from handle opposite celt, curvilinear and circular incised lines decorate top of handle on both sides, unique designs on each side
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Belize / Cayo / <County> / <City> / Barton Ramie
Additional Geographic Terms Belize River Valley
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 22.2 x 11.9 x 3.2 cm (8 3/4 x 4 11/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 56-30-20/21126; 1909

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