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Image Not Available for Arrow heads showing natural fracture
Arrow heads showing natural fracture
Image Not Available for Arrow heads showing natural fracture
Object Number 76-38-10/9788
Display Title Arrow heads showing natural fracture
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile points
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Virginia / Lee County
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Cumberland Gap
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 3 x 0.8 cm (2 1/4 x 1 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 19
Label on object 9788

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