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1 perforated piece of bone (half-moon-shaped) -- peg through perforation
1 perforated piece of bone (half-moon-shaped) -- peg through perforation
Object Number 51-25-20/23640
Display Title 1 perforated piece of bone (half-moon-shaped) -- peg through perforation
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated piece of bone (half-moon-shaped) -- peg through perforation
Inventory Description Bone, worked, perforated with bone pin
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Venado Beach
Intrasite Area C, Trench 4; Skeleton 8
Additional Geographic Terms Canal Zone
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 3 x 1.2 x 1.1 cm (1 3/16 x 1/2 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-25-20/23640/ C-4-skel. 8

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