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Image Not Available for Stone biface (chopper?) 10 cm. x 6 cm. x 2.5 cm. thick
Stone biface (chopper?) 10 cm. x 6 cm. x 2.5 cm. thick
Image Not Available for Stone biface (chopper?) 10 cm. x 6 cm. x 2.5 cm. thick
Object Number 971-17-20/23921
Display Title Stone biface (chopper?) 10 cm. x 6 cm. x 2.5 cm. thick
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone axe
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Madden Lake
Additional Geographic Terms surface collection?
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 10.3 x 5.7 x 2.1 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/4 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 971-17-20/23921

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