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Image Not Available for Large stone celt - blade polished other edge chipped
Large stone celt - blade polished other edge chipped
Image Not Available for Large stone celt - blade polished other edge chipped
Object Number 40-57-20/7963
Display Title Large stone celt - blade polished other edge chipped
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: 24 x 9 x 4 cm (9 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-57-20/7963
Provenance
Donor Doris Zemurray Stone

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