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Bear Tooth
Object Number 2003.1.1246
Display Title Bear Tooth
Descriptions
Object Description Bear tooth
Inventory Description Organic, bear tooth, cut base, worn tip
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Bone, Tooth
Dimensions Overall: 6.9 x 2.2 x 1.2 cm (2 11/16 x 7/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 1B

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Charm
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Faunal Remain
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Utilized Shell
Faunal Remain
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Ornament
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Perforator
Faunal Remain
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Ornament
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Utilized bone
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Faunal Remain
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Utilized bone
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Fetish
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Faunal Remain
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