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Awls, possibly used for woodworking. a: 13.5x3x3 cm.; b: 11.5x4x2 cm.
Awls, possibly used for woodworking. a: 13.5x3x3 cm.; b: 11.5x4x2 cm.
Object Number 17-20-10/87231
Display Title Awls, possibly used for woodworking. a: 13.5x3x3 cm.; b: 11.5x4x2 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Awls, possibly used for woodworking. a: 13.5x3x3 cm.; b: 11.5x4x2 cm.
Inventory Description Awl, carved bone handles, one triangular, one cylindrical, metal blades inserted
Classification
  • Awl
Department Ethnographic
Date 1885-1895
Culture
  • Naskapi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Newfoundland and Labrador / Labrador
Materials Bone, Steel
Dimensions L 13.1cm Max, diameter handle 2.85 cm
Quantity 2
Provenance
Collector Prof. Leslie A. Lee (1891)
Donor Prof. Leslie A. Lee (1917)

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