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Polished bone fragment
Object Number 15-6-10/90843
Display Title Polished bone fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, polished bone fragment. Cracked, greenish polish
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kansas / Pottawatomie County / <City> / Kaw Village
Additional Geographic Terms Blue River, mouth of
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 2.3 x 0.7 cm (2 3/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 90843

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