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Object Number 30-68-10/K17
Display Title Bow drill, drill, mouthpiece
Descriptions
Inventory Description Bow drill, wood bow w/ leather thong, metal drill w/ wood handle, antler mouthp
Classification
  • Drill
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Arctic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Greenland
Dimensions Overall: 34.1 x 1.8 x 1.4 cm (13 7/16 x 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object K-17
Provenance
Collector Dr. Martin Luther (1929 - 1930)
Donor Dr. Martin Luther (1929 - 1930)

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