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Object Number 33-44-10/2846
Display Title Bone thread-twister
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, squared, 1 side with 2 v-shaped notches
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / San Juan County / <City> / Site ab7-13
Intrasite Room 242a
Additional Geographic Terms Alkali Ridge
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 3.4 x 4.1 x 0.5 cm (1 5/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-44-10/2846; [green dot]
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Southeastern Utah Expedition (1933)
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1933)

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