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Object Number 56-30-20/21124
Display Title 6 celtoid pebbles
Descriptions
Object Description Pebble, worked?; 6 celtoid pebbles
Inventory Description Ground stone, celts, oblong shape, small sized, most with ends tapering to a broad edge, some edges worn smooth, some with significant losses
Classification
  • Edged Tools
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 (Measurement of largest ): 11.5 x 5.6 x 3.9 cm (4 1/2 x 2 3/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 56-30-20/21124; 704B; 1823; 356; 1744B; 1878; 704a

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