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Image Not Available for Stone axe or hammer head
Stone axe or hammer head
Image Not Available for Stone axe or hammer head
Object Number 19-21-30/C8775
Display Title Stone axe or hammer head
Descriptions
Object Description Tool, stone
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone, 2 side notches forming knobby protrusions, flat base
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / <City> / Esperanza
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 x 16 x 6.1 cm (3 7/8 x 6 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C\8775

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