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Object Number 22-34-10/G3888
Display Title Worked bone
Descriptions
Inventory Description Worked bone, tapered, broken at both ends, raised notches along the length
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Hancock County / <City> / Shell heap
Intrasite Shell heaps
Additional Geographic Terms Stave Island
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 9.4 × 1 × 1 cm (3 11/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G3888
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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