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Object Number
48-44-10/31310
Display Title
Stone fragments (hammerstones?)
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone fragment of knife?
Base thinned. Number of step fractures. Imperfect fracture on tip. Right edge as shown has much larger, less controlled flaking than those on the other edge.
Inventory Description
Stone fragments, hammerstones?
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
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<County>
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<City>
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Bat Cave
Intrasite
Area III, Section B-1, 22"; see 35" level at center of cave
Additional Geographic Terms
San Augustin, Plains of
Materials
Chalcedony
Dimensions
Overall: 2.28 x 1.62 cm (7/8 x 5/8 in.)
Overall, Weight: 3 g (0.003 kg)
Quantity
2
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