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Object Number 28-3-10/96746
Display Title Spear end (with paint)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Wood shaft, side notched point, broken, mended with adhesive
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / El Paso County / <City> / Ceremonial Cave
Additional Geographic Terms El Paso, 26 mi. northeast of
Materials Wood, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 2.6 x 1.2 cm (3 9/16 x 1 x 1/2 in.) Weight: 10.8 g (0.011 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96746
Provenance
Collector Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr.
Collector Harriet S. Cosgrove
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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