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STEMMED This stemmed macro blade was probably collected in northern Belize. The right side of the picture shows the single smooth flake scar that resulted when the blade was detached from the core. The other side (left) shows three blade removals that were struck off the core before this blade was detached. The edges near the point were pressure flaked to form the point. Other edge flaking and
"nicking" may be
from use wear which is evidence that this handle is bifacially flaked which removed the bulb-of- percussion. There is also a surface patina that appears to have been formed by water. It may have been found in a river. This stemmed macro blade is made of Colha chert and it measures 8 13/16 inches (22.4 cm) long and 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide.
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