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Bone harpoon point, perforated
Image Not Available for Bone harpoon point, perforated
Object Number 83-40-10/30528
Display Title Bone harpoon point, perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone harpoon point, perforated, barbed
Classification
  • Harpoon
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Hodgdon's Island / <City> / Shell heap
Intrasite Bottom of the heap which was 2 ft. thick
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm (3 7/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 30528; 175

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