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Image Not Available for 1 basalt flake. 6.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm.
1 basalt flake. 6.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm.
Image Not Available for 1 basalt flake. 6.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm.
Object Number 977-17-10/57497
Display Title 1 basalt flake. 6.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description 1 basalt flake. 6.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm.
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 1n; level 1
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 x 3.5 x 1.1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 3/8 x 7/16 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1977)

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