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Sacrificial knife-original wooden handle with 3 holes (5 1/2" long), dark stone
Sacrificial knife-original wooden handle with 3 holes (5 1/2" long), dark stone
Object Number 61-55-20/21043
Display Title Sacrificial knife-original wooden handle with 3 holes (5 1/2" long), dark stone
Descriptions
Object Description Sacrificial knife - original wooden handle with 3 holes (5 1/2" long), dark stone blade (6 1/2" long)
Inventory Description Chipped stone blade, attatched to wooden rectangular handle, blade loosening
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mixtec?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chiapas?
Additional Geographic Terms Chiapas?
Materials Stone, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 30.1 x 5.8 x 3.9 cm (11 7/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 61-55-20/21043

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