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Bone, Branta candensis, goose right humerus shaft with cut marks on neck
Bone, Branta candensis, goose right humerus shaft with cut marks on neck
Object Number 2005.17.289.5
Display Title Bone, Branta candensis, goose right humerus shaft with cut marks on neck
Descriptions
Object Description branta candensis, goose right humerus shaft with cut marks on neck
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal, goose, humerus, cut marks
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard
Intrasite Massachusetts Hall, Unit H608, level 1
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall, Weight: 2.2 g (0.002 kg)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2005.17.289.5

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