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Object Number 2003.1.1084
Display Title Animal tooth, pointed root, squared worn tip
Descriptions
Object Description Animal tooth, pointed root, squared worn tip
Inventory Description Animal tooth, pointed root, squared worn tip
Classification
  • Bone
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 5.7 x 1 x 0.7 cm (2 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.1.1084

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