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Organic, worked animal bone perforator
Organic, worked animal bone perforator
Object Number 11-10-10/A4084
Display Title Organic, worked animal bone perforator
Descriptions
Object Description Bone awl or antler needle.
Inventory Description Organic, worked animal bone perforator; two fragments crossmended with glue
Classification
  • Perforator
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Madisonville
Intrasite Trench H; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Little Miami Valley; Anderson Township
Materials Animal bone
Dimensions Overall: 16.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm (6 1/2 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A-4084
Provenance
Provenance Bruce W. Merwin (1911)
Provenance Raymond E. Merwin (1911)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1911)

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