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Adze, blade, shell
Image Not Available for Adze, blade, shell
Object Number 04-33-30/63588.1
Display Title Adze, blade, shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell adzes or gouges. one with metal brace
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Barbados
Additional Geographic Terms West Indies
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 14.1 x 5.5 x 3.1 cm (5 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 11
Label on object 04-33-30/63588.1

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