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Object Number 85-7-70/37695
Display Title Obsidian
Descriptions
Inventory Description Obsidian chunk, chipped, reddish brown dirt residue
Classification
  • Mineral
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Hawaiian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / United States / Hawaii / Honolulu County
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37.695
Provenance
Collector Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)
Donor Alexander Agassiz (1884-1885 - April 25, 1885)

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