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Broken ivory tusk. Catalog:” beaver tooth chisels (2)”
Broken ivory tusk. Catalog:” beaver tooth chisels (2)”
Object Number 10-55-10/80493
Display Title Broken ivory tusk. Catalog:” beaver tooth chisels (2)”
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, tooth, beaver, broken, cracked, possibly used as chisel.
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Newfoundland and Labrador
Intrasite Grave
Additional Geographic Terms Port au Choix
Materials Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 5.9 x 0.8 x 1.6 cm (2 5/16 x 5/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 80493

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