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Incised bone, 3 pieces, 2 repaired
Object Number 84-73-10/36971
Display Title Incised bone, 3 pieces, 2 repaired
Descriptions
Object Description Bone point, ornamented.
Inventory Description 2 bone fragments, possible awl, incised designs on multiple faces.
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms Bremen; Keene's Neck
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 10.7 × 0.9 × 0.9 cm (4 3/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36971

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