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Bone point (worked bone)
Bone point (worked bone)
Object Number 86-51-10/81030
Display Title Bone point (worked bone)
Descriptions
Inventory Description 1 worked bone point or perforator
Classification
  • Point
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Lincoln County / <City> / Whaleback Shell heap
Intrasite Section 14-43; surface, 8 feet from
Additional Geographic Terms Damariscotta
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.2 × 0.7 × 0.6 cm (2 7/16 × 1/4 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 81030

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