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Bone awls
Object Number 32-30-30/109
Display Title Bone awls
Descriptions
Object Description Bone awls
Inventory Description Awl, bone, phalange handle
Classification
  • Awl
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm (5 x 1 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 32-30-30/109

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