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Broken whistle or "Turkey Call"
Broken whistle or "Turkey Call"
Object Number 86-46-10/A4003
Display Title Broken whistle or "Turkey Call"
Descriptions
Object Description Broken whistle or "Turkey Call"
Inventory Description Organic, bone, modified shaft, four perforations, flute fragment
Classification
  • Shaft, modified
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District / Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Intrasite Block #5; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Anderson Township; Newton, near; Old Homestead, east of
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 6.3 x 1 x 0.7 cm (2 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A-4003
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1885)
Provenance Dr. Charles L. Metz (1885)

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