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Bone perforator, perforation at one end
Bone perforator, perforation at one end
Object Number 53-38-10/42073
Display Title Bone perforator, perforation at one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, flat, rectangular, perforation at one end
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / Cerro Colorado
Intrasite Upper site; Pit House 5, 3rd level, general fill
Additional Geographic Terms Red Hill
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 23.7 x 0.9 x 0.3 cm (9 5/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-38-10/42073 & 5259
Provenance
Collector Dr. John Otis Brew
Collector Dr. William Rotch Bullard, Jr.
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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