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Image Not Available for 2 mica schist pestles, ca. 43 cm. long and 6-6.5 cm. wide. wear on many...
2 mica schist pestles, ca. 43 cm. long and 6-6.5 cm. wide. wear on many...
Image Not Available for 2 mica schist pestles, ca. 43 cm. long and 6-6.5 cm. wide. wear on many...
Object Number 978-3-10/57902
Display Title 2 mica schist pestles, ca. 43 cm. long and 6-6.5 cm. wide. wear on many...
Descriptions
Object Description 2 mica schist pestles, ca. 43 cm long & 6 - 6 1/2 cm wide. Wear on many surfaces.
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Bristol County / Fall River / Fall River
Intrasite One on top of the other in eroding bank on beach, east of project area
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 3.5 cm (16 15/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Provenance Institute for Conservation Archaeology, Harvard University (1978)

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