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Object Number 08-1-10/73779
Display Title Bone used for nose mask in dances, etc.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, triangular
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Newfoundland and Labrador / Labrador
Additional Geographic Terms Komaktorvik; Nachvak Bay
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.4 x 5 x 0.3 cm (2 1/2 x 1 15/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 73779
Provenance
Provenance Dr. John Bryant (1908)

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