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Object Number 42-28-30/4606
Display Title Bone tool - gouging ?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforator or gouge, bisected bone shaft
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Coastal
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 13.1 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm (5 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4606; 399

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