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Bone awls; Bone tools, ulna and scapula.
Bone awls; Bone tools, ulna and scapula.
Object Number 78-64-40/16688
Display Title Bone awls; Bone tools, ulna and scapula.
Descriptions
Object Description Bone tools, ulna and scapula. Sharpened. 1 left ulna from small animal, 1 scapula piece from larger animal. Modified, slightly weathered.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, sharpened to point one end, flattened
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • ancient European styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland
Additional Geographic Terms Lake Bienne
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 12.1 x 2.3 x 0.5 cm (4 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 12
Label on object 16688

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Perforator
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Faunal Remain
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