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Image Not Available for 1 quartz chipping core. 8.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm., 127.6 gm.
1 quartz chipping core. 8.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm., 127.6 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 quartz chipping core. 8.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm., 127.6 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57400
Display Title 1 quartz chipping core. 8.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm., 127.6 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 quartz chipping core. 8.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm., 127.6 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 Plowed Nogos garden
Dimensions Overall: 8.1 x 4.7 x 3.5 cm (3 3/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.) Overall, Weight: 127.6 g (0.128 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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