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Object Number 50-45-10/32787
Display Title Bone fat scraper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, worked, grooved
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: 12 x 4.1 x 1.3 cm (4 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32787; 504-3

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