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Object Number 94-57-10/R55
Display Title Whetstone, nephrite. Sharpening surface is long, straight, narrow. Tip is flat.
Descriptions
Object Description Whetstone, nephrite. Sharpening surface is long, straight, narrow. Tip is flat
Inventory Description Whetstone, ground stone with chipped tapered end, polished
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1894
Culture
  • Navugmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / <County> / Point Barrow
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 8.9 x 1.7 x 1.9 cm (3 1/2 x 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/55
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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