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Spear shaft
Object Number 27-11-10/96566
Display Title Spear shaft
Descriptions
Inventory Description Spear shaft, wood, one end cut, other end nocked, striated
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Dona Ana County / <City> / Chavez Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Los Cruces, 10 miles Northwest of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 16.3 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm (6 7/16 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96566

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