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Object Number 25-60-30/F509
Display Title Bone awl from wallet F506
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone awl
Classification
  • Awl
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object F509

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