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Object Number
56-30-20/21099
Display Title
Obsidian prismatic flake blades (ceremonial)
Descriptions
Object Description
Blade (ceremonial), obsidian; 15 obsidian prismatic flake blades (ceremonial)
Inventory Description
Chipped stone, prismatic blades, obsidian flakes, some very thin and translucent
Classification
- Prismatic blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Belize
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Cayo
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<County>
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<City>
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Barton Ramie
Additional Geographic Terms
Belize River Valley
Materials
Obsidian
Dimensions
Overall (Measurement of longest): 9.4 x 1.1 x 0.4 cm (3 11/16 x 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
16
Label on object
56-30-20/21099; 1912; 1908; 1911; 286; 1220; 873; 1902; 1523; 352
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