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Prehistoric Arrow Shaft Straightener
Prehistoric Arrow Shaft Straightener

Prehistoric Arrow Shaft Straightener

Nametool, lithic
DateA. D. 900-1200
Mediumrock
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (13.7 x 8.9 x 3.9 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CultureHohokam
Object numberA1996-1-268
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand modified, thick, oval rock, with shallow channel in vertical orientation, at center of rock, on one side only, brown and gray, possibly flint or steatite.

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