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Image Not Available for 1 rhyolite projectile point tip. 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm., 1.0 gm.
1 rhyolite projectile point tip. 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm., 1.0 gm.
Image Not Available for 1 rhyolite projectile point tip. 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm., 1.0 gm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57431
Display Title 1 rhyolite projectile point tip. 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm., 1.0 gm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 rhyolite projectile point tip. 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm., 1.0 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 1d level 1
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (11/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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