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Digging sticks
Object Number 14-5-10/A1158.1
Display Title Digging sticks
Descriptions
Inventory Description Hoe, wooden, digging stick, knobed handle, part of shaft cylindrical, rest flat
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Apache County / <City> / Cliff House 1
Intrasite Room 4
Additional Geographic Terms Monument Valley
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 108 x 5 x 2.5 cm (42 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A-1158

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