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Image Not Available for Bone tools with points - awls?
Bone tools with points - awls?
Image Not Available for Bone tools with points - awls?
Object Number 03-42-10/63640
Display Title Bone tools with points - awls?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bone perforators, some highly finished
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Missouri / Jefferson County / Kimmswick
Intrasite General diggings
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 13.7 x 4.5 x 1.2 cm (5 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 10
Label on object 63640

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Homolka