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Object Number 22-34-10/G3893
Display Title Perforated tooth (bear)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, tooth, perforated at root, possibly bear
Classification
  • Pendant
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 Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 × 1.7 × 1 cm (2 × 11/16 × 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object G3893
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Warren King Moorehead (?)

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