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Object Number 50-45-10/32794
Display Title Bone awl or reamer
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone point
Classification
  • Point
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: 7.1 x 1.2 x 0.9 cm (2 13/16 x 1/2 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32794; 678-3

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