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Bone adze, perforated
Object Number 50-45-10/32893
Display Title Bone adze, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description Weathered ivory adze head with side "eye"
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, adze, perforated, grooved, flattened edge
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island / Seklowaghataget
Additional Geographic Terms St. Lawrence Island
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 11.1 x 3.6 x 2.4 cm (4 3/8 x 1 7/16 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32893

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