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4" l. celt or chisel
Object Number 975-5-10/52961c
Display Title 4" l. celt or chisel
Descriptions
Object Description Stone gouges and chisel a. 4" gouge b. 2 3/4" gouge c. 4"l celt or chisel 4" l. celt or chisel
Inventory Description 1 ground stone edged tool, possibly adze or axe
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Archaic (North American)
  • Woodland Period?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts
Additional Geographic Terms New England
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11 × 4.7 × 2.2 cm (4 5/16 × 1 7/8 × 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 975-5-10/52961c

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