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Object Number 01-32-10/57116
Display Title Bone implement made from a metacarpal or metatarsal bone of deer
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, perforated joint, broken
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Date A.D. 1200-1275
Culture
  • Pueblo III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / San Juan County / <City> / Wetherill Mesa Pueblo; Mesa Tierra; LA 17220
Intrasite General digging
Additional Geographic Terms Chaco Canyon
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 2 x 1.3 cm (2 x 13/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57116

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