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Object Number 40-100-10/24439
Display Title Sticks of wood with drilled holes - probably used as hearths
Descriptions
Object Description Sticks of wood with drilled holes - probably used as hearths
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked, sticks, drilled
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Brewster County / <City> / Alpine 2:4
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Big Bend Region; Alpine, near; Sunny Glen; Rock Cave
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm (5 5/16 x 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 40-100-10/24439
Provenance
Provenance J. Charles Kelley (1938)
Provenance Thomas N. Campbell (1938)
Provenance Sul Ross State Teachers College (1938)

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