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Rib scraper used to scrape hairs from skins before tanning
Rib scraper used to scrape hairs from skins before tanning
Object Number 34-114-10/4385
Display Title Rib scraper used to scrape hairs from skins before tanning
Descriptions
Inventory Description Scraper, modified rib bone, worn
Classification
  • Scraper
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada
Additional Geographic Terms Pyramid Lake
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 38.5 x 3.3 x 1.5 cm (15 3/16 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-114-10/4385
Provenance
Collector Willard Zerbe Park (07/09/1934-09/07/1934)
Intermediary Willard Zerbe Park (08/23/1934-12/14/1934)

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