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10 bone points and needles pointed at both ends
10 bone points and needles pointed at both ends
Object Number 39-69-50/4766
Display Title 10 bone points and needles pointed at both ends
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforators, pointed both ends, polished, 1 mended
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / Tangier
Intrasite Black
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet el Aliya
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 11.6 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm (4 9/16 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 39-69-50/4766; BK/N-D

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