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Turtle Bones-Shells
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Object Number 76-7-10/11036
Display Title Turtle Bones-Shells
Descriptions
Object Description Turtle Bones-Shells
Department Archaeological
Date AD 500 - 1000
Culture
  • Late Woodland Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hocking County / <City> / Ash Cave
Intrasite Refuse layer

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Shield
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Utilized Shell
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Earring
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Sitio Conte
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Utilized Antler
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Triangular Projectile Point
Lanceolate Projectile Point
Flake
Biface
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Utilized Shell
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Charred Floral Remain
Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Perforator
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Organic
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