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Object Number 68-13-40/3234
Display Title Pendants of teeth & bone (teeth of dog). Canine teeth, possibly canis familiaris
Descriptions
Object Description Canine teeth, possibly canis familiaris. Permanent canine; 1 maxillar, 1 from mandible. Another small long bone ornament with same catalogue number. Modified: perforated roots.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, ornament, teeth, drilled perforations
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Switzerland / <State> / <County> / <City> / St. Aubin
Additional Geographic Terms Neuchatel
Materials Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 1.2 x 0.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 3234; S. Aubin

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