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17 polished bone points on long bones with epiphysial beads
17 polished bone points on long bones with epiphysial beads
Object Number 39-69-50/4764
Display Title 17 polished bone points on long bones with epiphysial beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforators, awls, polished, mended, 1 broken
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: 10.9 x 1.4 x 0.7 cm (4 5/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 39-69-50/4764; BK/N-D; 2-B-BK/4764

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Perforator
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