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Carved bone lump (bola weight?), perforated, with portion of leather thong
Carved bone lump (bola weight?), perforated, with portion of leather thong
Object Number 2002.1.1807
Display Title Carved bone lump (bola weight?), perforated, with portion of leather thong
Descriptions
Object Description Carved bone lump (bola weight?), perforated, with portion of leather thong
Inventory Description Sinker, carved ivory, perforated with piece of knotted rawhide
Classification
  • Sinker
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Materials Ivory, Rawhide
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm (1 3/4 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2002.1.1807 & T2020 & MC

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