1 black-white granite chopper. 6.5 x 8.4 x 3 cm., 256.3 gm.

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Object Number 977-17-10/57374

Display Title 1 black-white granite chopper. 6.5 x 8.4 x 3 cm., 256.3 gm.

Descriptions

Object Description 1 black-white granite chopper. 6.5 x 8.4 x 3 cm., 256.3 gm.

Department Archaeological

Culture

Middle Woodland Period
Late Archaic Period

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Massachusetts / Hampden County / Palmer / Palmer Area 5

Intrasite Test unit 1; level 1

Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 8.4 x 3 cm (2 9/16 x 3 5/16 x 1 3/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 256.3 g (0.256 kg)

Provenance

Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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