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Worked bone tools
Object Number 2008.1.138
Display Title Worked bone tools
Descriptions
Object Description Worked bone tools
Inventory Description Organic, utilized bone, some partial perforations, worked to a point, harpoon
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Aleutian Islands
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 3.4 x 1.3 cm (3 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 2008.1.138

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