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Object Number 75-20-30/8890
Display Title Obsidian Knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Projectile point, bifacially worked, bifurcated base, loss of tip, obsidian
Classification
  • Bifurcate Base Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Lima Region / Lima Province / Ancon
Additional Geographic Terms Chillon Valley
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm (15/16 x 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 8890.

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