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Object Number 71-19-40/6106.2
Display Title Bone awls. Bone and antler pieces
Descriptions
Object Description Bone and antler pieces. Bone pieces, most sharpened to points. Modified, slightly weathered.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, tapered to point one end, flattened
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • ancient European styles and periods
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 14.6 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm (5 3/4 x 3/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 55
Label on object 6106

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