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Whale bone trap pin 28 cm. l. curved shape (probably for marmot traps); carved
Whale bone trap pin 28 cm. l. curved shape (probably for marmot traps); carved
Object Number 973-3-10/52084
Display Title Whale bone trap pin 28 cm. l. curved shape (probably for marmot traps); carved
Descriptions
Object Description Whale bone trap pin 28 cm. l. curved shape (probably for marmot traps); carved head.
Inventory Description Unclassified tool, carved bone, curved, zoomorphic head, worked to point
Classification
  • Tools
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Northwest Coast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 27.6 x 4 x 1.3 cm (10 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-3-10/52084
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (?)

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