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Object Number 46-77-30/9947
Display Title Implement, bone
Descriptions
Object Description Bone implement; flat blade tapers to rounded point. String inserted through a hole at opposite end. Several grooves indicate wear.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, utilized, implement, flattened, tapered, perforated, fiber tie
Classification
  • Utilized bone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Central Coast
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Bone, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 13.6 x 1.4 x 1.2 cm (5 3/8 x 9/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/9947

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