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Bone points
Object Number 05-55-10/66231.1
Display Title Bone points
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal, bone, perforator fragments, one is gray and smooth in texture
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New York / Montgomery County / St. Johnsville / Ganada
Intrasite Pit 20
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest specimen): 7.2 × 1.1 × 0.4 cm (2 13/16 × 7/16 × 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 66231.1

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Bone points
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Utilized bone
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Perforator
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Utilized bone
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Perforator
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