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Image Not Available for Polished stone celt - flat ridge down each side
Polished stone celt - flat ridge down each side
Image Not Available for Polished stone celt - flat ridge down each side
Object Number 40-57-20/7962
Display Title Polished stone celt - flat ridge down each side
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Chibchan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Terraba Region
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 16.8 x 5.5 x 3.4 cm (6 5/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-57-20/7962
Provenance
Donor Doris Zemurray Stone

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