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16 bone points and fragments pointed at one end
16 bone points and fragments pointed at one end
Object Number 39-69-50/4765
Display Title 16 bone points and fragments pointed at one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone perforators, polished, 1 with knob end, 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: 7.6 x 0.6 x 0.4 cm (3 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 39-69-50/4765; BK/N-D

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