1 perforated half-moon shaped piece of bone

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Object Number 51-25-20/23641

Display Title 1 perforated half-moon shaped piece of bone

Descriptions

Object Description Perforated half-moon shaped piece of bone

Inventory Description Bone, worked, perforated

Classification

Utilized bone

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Venado Beach

Intrasite A-6-22

Additional Geographic Terms Canal Zone

Materials Bone

Dimensions Overall: 3.5 x 1.3 x 0.4 cm (1 3/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 51-25-20/23641/ A 6-22

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