Jaws of beaver, lower. Castor canadensis (beaver).

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Object Number 71-19-40/5290

Display Title Jaws of beaver, lower. Castor canadensis (beaver).

Descriptions

Object Description Castor canadensis (beaver). 10 left mandibles, 6 right mandibles. Many teeth (especially front) missing. Modified: scratch marks on some.

Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remain, jaws, teeth attached and separated

Classification

Faunal Remain

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / Concise
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / Lake Dwelling

Materials Bone, Tooth

Dimensions Overall: 8 x 3.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 in.)

Quantity 25

Label on object 5290

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