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Image Not Available for 1 basalt ovoid stone, possible pendant without drilled hole. 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm.
1 basalt ovoid stone, possible pendant without drilled hole. 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm.
Image Not Available for 1 basalt ovoid stone, possible pendant without drilled hole. 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57433
Display Title 1 basalt ovoid stone, possible pendant without drilled hole. 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 basalt ovoid stone, possible pendant without drilled hole. 4.7 x 3.0 x 0.5 cm., 11 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: 4.7 x 3 x 0.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/16 x 3/16 in.) Overall, Weight: 11 g (0.011 kg)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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