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Image Not Available for Tomahawk head, approx. 9.5 cm. x 6 cm.
Tomahawk head, approx. 9.5 cm. x 6 cm.
Image Not Available for Tomahawk head, approx. 9.5 cm. x 6 cm.
Object Number 970-30-10/51080
Display Title Tomahawk head, approx. 9.5 cm. x 6 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Tomahawk head, 9.5 x 6 cm.
Inventory Description Ground stone axe, grooved
Classification
  • Grooved Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Muhlenberg County / Greenville
Additional Geographic Terms Hobbs Hill
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 6 x 3 cm (3 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-30-10/51080
Provenance
Provenance Victor H. Oates (1915-1920)

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