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Bird-bone flute
Object Number 38-17-10/12679
Display Title Bird-bone flute
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone whistle from shaft, 1 perforation, both ends finished
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Southwest
Materials Bone, Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 9.9 x 0.9 x 0.7 cm (3 7/8 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 38-17-10/12679
Provenance
Provenance Mrs. William Harris Arnold (1892-1937)

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