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Bone hook
Object Number 50-45-10/32998
Display Title Bone hook
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, hook, perforated point with four barbs attached with modern twine
Classification
  • Hook
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island / Kitneapaluk
Additional Geographic Terms St. Lawrence Island
Materials Ivory, Bone
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32998

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