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Net measure, polished rib of mountain goat
Net measure, polished rib of mountain goat
Object Number 17-17-10/87122
Display Title Net measure, polished rib of mountain goat
Descriptions
Object Description Net measure, polished rib of mountain goat
Inventory Description Unclassified tool, worked animal rib, both ends cut off and sanded, polished
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kwakwaka'wakw
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / <County> / <City> / Gwa I
Additional Geographic Terms Kingcome Inlet; Queen Charlotte Sound
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 14.4 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (5 11/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17-17-10/87122 & 17
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1917)

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