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Object Number 37-78-10/9494
Display Title Stone knives--curved back
Descriptions
Object Description Stone knives--curved back
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile points, ovate
Classification
  • Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alabama / Colbert County
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Cane Creek; Garner property
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 2.6 x 1 cm (2 7/8 x 1 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 37-78-10/9494
Provenance
Provenance Eliot Davis (1932-1934)

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