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Obsidian and jasper knives from Oregon shell Mounds.
Obsidian and jasper knives from Oregon shell Mounds.
Object Number 2004.29.2318
Display Title Obsidian and jasper knives from Oregon shell Mounds.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Oregon. / Obsidian and Jasper knives , Oregon Shell Mounds, / 1. Jasper / 2.-3 Obsidian / 4-5 Jasper."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Manufacture and General Utility
Subject
  • Knife
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1899
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Oregon
Additional Geographic Terms Shell Mounds
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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