Stone Tool: Bola Stone
1983.04.0456
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Stone Tool: Bola Stone (1983.04.0456) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | None |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Pre- Columbian - Prehistoric |
Culture | Native American |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 4.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 4.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 4.5 cm |
Weight | 132 g |
Measuring Remarks | None |
Materials | Stone--Sandstone |
Manufacturing Processes | Grinding |
Munsell Color Information | Yellowish Gray (10YR 8/1.5) -Lithic composed of finely ground material. Light Grayish Yellowish Brown (10YR 6.5/2) Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 6.5/4) -Irregular markings. |
Research Remarks
Published Description | “bola, a weapon made of a long cord or thong with heavy balls at the end, used for throwing at and entangling cattle, etc.“ --Webster's. |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | See 1983.04.0001. Mckechnie, Jean L., eds. Webster's New Twentieth Century Dictionary -Unabridged Second Edition. Cleveland: World Publishing Company, 1971. |
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Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Mrs. Reid Tombaugh |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |