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Object Number 50-45-10/32785
Display Title Bone handle of knife or engraving tool with end side slit
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized ivory, curved, notched at one end, tapered
Classification
  • Utilized ivory
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 Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 9.6 x 1.2 x 1.2 cm (3 3/4 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32785; 618-3

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