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Image Not Available for Bone sinew twister with opposing ends
Bone sinew twister with opposing ends
Image Not Available for Bone sinew twister with opposing ends
Object Number 50-45-10/32775
Display Title Bone sinew twister with opposing ends
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, worked, tapered, curved outward at both ends
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: 8.8 x 1.1 x 0.6 cm (3 7/16 x 7/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32775; 635-3

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