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Image Not Available for Cryptocrystalline projectile point, approx. 4 cm. in length
Cryptocrystalline projectile point, approx. 4 cm. in length
Image Not Available for Cryptocrystalline projectile point, approx. 4 cm. in length
Object Number 970-30-10/51086
Display Title Cryptocrystalline projectile point, approx. 4 cm. in length
Descriptions
Object Description Cryptocrystalline projectile point, approximately 4 cm long.
Inventory Description Chipped stone projectile point, stemmed
Classification
  • Stemmed Projectile Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Muhlenberg County / Greenville
Additional Geographic Terms Hobbs Hill
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 3.7 x 0.9 cm (2 3/16 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 970-30-10/51086
Provenance
Provenance Victor H. Oates (1915-1920)

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