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Retouched obsidian blades, 7 leaf shaped, 2 side notched, 2 stemmed. 3 blades are partial.
Retouched obsidian blades, 7 leaf shaped, 2 side notched, 2 stemmed. 3 blades are partial.
Object Number 48-11-20/17787
Display Title Retouched obsidian blades, 7 leaf shaped, 2 side notched, 2 stemmed. 3 blades are partial.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, obsidian bifaces, including leaf shaped, stemmed, and possible side-notched, some with evidence of use or retouching, some are partial.
Classification
  • Leaf-shaped biface
  • Stemmed biface
  • Side-notched biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Yojoa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Santa Barbara / <County> / <City> / Los Naranjos
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Yojoa
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 9.5 × 2.6 × 1.2 cm (3 3/4 × 1 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 11
Label on object 48-11-20/17787

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