Small obsidian flakes - probably used as blades – Objects

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Object Number 35-122-30/1287

Display Title Small obsidian flakes - probably used as blades

Descriptions

Inventory Description Chipped stone flakes, utilized, obsidian

Classification

Flake

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America

Additional Geographic Terms Patagonia?

Materials Obsidian

Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 3.3 × 2.2 × 0.7 cm (1 5/16 × 7/8 × 1/4 in.)

Quantity 7

Label on object 35-122-30/1287

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