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Snow shovel of bone - somewhat oval in shape with 5 perforations at one end
Snow shovel of bone - somewhat oval in shape with 5 perforations at one end
Object Number 41-29-10/23236
Display Title Snow shovel of bone - somewhat oval in shape with 5 perforations at one end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Utilized bone, five perforations at one end
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Saint Lawrence Island Yupik
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island
Additional Geographic Terms St. Lawrence Island
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 9 x 0.6 cm (4 x 3 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-29-10/23236; 22.
Provenance
Provenance Froelich G. Rainey (1926-1939)

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