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Object Number
71-19-40/5464.1
Display Title
Teeth used for ornaments, drilled. Canine (genus), teeth.
Descriptions
Object Description
Canine, teeth. Permenant canine, possibly 2 maxillar; possibly canis lupus (wolf). Cracked. Modified: Narrowed and perforated roots, polished.
Inventory Description
Organic, bone, ornament, narrowed, perforated roots, polished
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
/
Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms
Lake dwellings; lake concise
Materials
Tooth
Dimensions
Overall: 4.3 x 1.3 x 0.9 cm (1 11/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
4
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