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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
  • Axe
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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