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Object Number 47-63-30/5770
Display Title Implement, bone
Descriptions
Object Description Bone tool, chisel-shaped with notched blade - found in work basket 30/5737: Slightly curved piece of bone with two notches in one end, hole at other. Transverse grooves indicate wear pattern. Use unknown. Bit of metal adheres.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, weaving implement, notched end, perforated, metal adhered
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bone, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 2.2 x 0.7 cm (5 11/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-63-30/5770; 107

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Implement, bone
47-63-30/5771 Implement, bone
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving implement
47-63-30/5769 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving implement
47-63-30/5772 Weaving implement
Utilized bone
Peru
Organic, utilized bone, weaving sword
47-63-30/5766 Organic, utilized bone, weaving sword
Utilized bone
Peru
Weaving sword
47-63-30/5768 Weaving sword
Bone
Peru
Weaving sword
47-63-30/5767 Weaving sword
Utilized bone
Peru
Flute, bone
47-63-30/5774 Flute, bone
Utilized bone
Peru
Flute, bone
47-63-30/5773 Flute, bone
Utilized bone
Peru
Implement, shell
47-63-30/5785 Implement, shell
Ornament
Peru
Stick, unworked
47-63-30/5748 Stick, unworked
Tool
Peru
Implement, vegetal
47-63-30/5780 Implement, vegetal
Utilized bone
Peru
Distaff?
47-63-30/5777 Distaff?
Worked Wood
Peru