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Object Number 01-32-10/57133
Display Title Bone awl made of metacarpal bone of deer
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforator, split shaft, 1 end jointed
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / San Juan County / <City> / Mound 3
Intrasite General Digging
Additional Geographic Terms Chaco Canyon
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm (3 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 57133

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