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Discipline:
Anthropology  Search this
Region:
US Southwest (NM, AZ, UT, NV)  Search this
Material:
Chert
Culture:
Zuni  Search this
Object Type:
Education and Outreach collections
Collecting Locality:
Hawikuh, North America, United States, New Mexico, Cibola County
Description:
This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.
Notes:
Multiple colors of chert debitage. Various sizes with the largest measuring approximately 4.7 cm long and 3.4 cm at its widest point and the smallest measuring approximately 2.3 cm long and 1.2 cm at its widest point. A couple of the fragments have evidence of chipping suggesting possible use as a tool. Not all fragments currently available for public display.
Number of objects in this record:
13
Record Last Modified:
20 Apr 2023
Topic:
Education & Outreach  Search this
USNM Number:
EO2580
See more items in:
Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3b2659279-4764-4a61-afd7-bd7925bba0f0
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnheducation_10000585