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Image Not Available for Broken axes uses as hammer stones
Broken axes uses as hammer stones
Image Not Available for Broken axes uses as hammer stones
Object Number 19-21-30/C8725
Display Title Broken axes uses as hammer stones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, ground stone axe, some polished, all broken
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / <City> / Esperanza
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.3 x 5.6 x 3.7 cm (5 1/4 x 2 3/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 16
Label on object C\8725; 2/243

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