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Object Number 28-3-10/97083
Display Title Dart foreshafts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked, tapered ends, dart shafts
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / <City> / Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Side Canyon, Mouth of; San Fransisco River
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 0.9 x 0.9 cm (4 1/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 28-3-10/97083
Provenance
Collector Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr.
Collector Harriet S. Cosgrove
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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