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Object Number 86-51-10/80943
Display Title Bones
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remain, bone and bone fragments, including teeth, antler, and one bone with possible butchering marks
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 12-38; surface, 3 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Bone , Antler
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 17.4 × 4.8 × 2.7 cm (6 7/8 × 1 7/8 × 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 56
Label on object 80943

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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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