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Palometa jaw and teeth - used as knife
Palometa jaw and teeth - used as knife
Object Number 43-13-30/4061
Display Title Palometa jaw and teeth - used as knife
Descriptions
Inventory Description Jaw and teeth of animal, very fragile
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Pilagá
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Argentina
Additional Geographic Terms Gran Chaco; Pilcomayo River, near
Materials Animal bone, Animal tooth
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 2.8 x 0.7 cm (3 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 43-13-30/4061

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