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Object Number 50-45-10/32796
Display Title Bone snow beater with top broken off
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, worked, perforated
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: 14.2 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (5 9/16 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 50-45-10/32796

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