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Skullcracker, circa 1675 A.D.

by Larry Moran

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Red catlinite (pipestone) skullcracker head only, unearthed in Chicago in 1946.

Camera:	Nikon D300
Lens:	AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED
Submitted:	Thursday, 3rd May, 2012 14:41 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 31st December, 2011
Focal length:	60 mm
Shutter speed:	1/50 sec
Aperture:	F22
ISO:	800
Notes:	Nikon R1C1 Closeup Lighting System.
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Galleries:	View this photo in Larry Moran's gallery

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