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Bone chisel
Object Number 42-12-30/3293
Display Title Bone chisel
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforator, bisected shaft
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Ica, north of
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 4 x 2.2 cm (11 x 1 9/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-12-30/3293

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