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Stone celt, white
Image Not Available for Stone celt, white
Object Number 47-17-30/5642
Display Title Stone celt, white
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell axe, 1 end broken, 1 surface chipped, polished
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
Additional Geographic Terms West Indies: Barbados
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 12.8 x 4.6 x 2 cm (5 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-17-30/5642 & 6 & Barbados

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