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1977.24.16.1

Side-notched obsidian core or core knife.

1977.24.16.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Side-notched obsidian core or core knife.
Long description
Eccentric.
Person
Field collector Marcus Chambers
PRM source Marcus Chambers
Date / Period
Date made: Circa 700-1000 Archaeological period: Maya
Date collected
1954
Acquisition information
Donated: 1977
Materials and processes
Material Obsidian Stone, Process Flaked, Process Notched
Dimensions
Length 58 mm, Width 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1977.24.16.1

Search terms: Religion, Tool, Core, Blade Flake

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