Large, thin stone ovate - possibly scraper or hoe – Objects

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Object Number 40-69-10/22742

Display Title Large, thin stone ovate - possibly scraper or hoe

Descriptions

Inventory Description Hand axe, chipped stone biface, lanceolate

Classification

Department Ethnographic

Culture

Southeastern Ojibwa

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America

Additional Geographic Terms Great Lakes Region

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 9.2 x 1.8 cm (5 7/16 x 3 5/8 x 11/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 40-69-10/22742

Provenance

Owner Mrs. J. H. Knapp (08/01/1940)

Collector Mr. J. H. Knapp (01/01/1880-01/01/1890)

Intermediary Dr. Carleton Stevens Coon

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