Stone, ground stone, axe, chipped surfaces, polished

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Object Number 08-7-30/72908

Display Title Stone, ground stone, axe, chipped surfaces, polished

Descriptions

Object Description Ax?

Inventory Description Stone, groundstone, axe, chipped surfaces, polished

Classification

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Saint Vincent and the Grenadines / <State> / St. Vincent

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 16 x 9.8 x 2.9 cm (6 5/16 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 72908 & 9702 [crossed out]

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