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Bones of beaver
Object Number 86-51-10/80880
Display Title Bones of beaver
Descriptions
Inventory Description Faunal remain, bone fragment, jaw bone with teeth
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Sections 2-43, 3-43, 4-43; surface, 3 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Bone , Tooth
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 3.1 × 7.6 × 2 cm (1 1/4 × 3 × 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 80880

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