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Object Number
86-32-10/A671
Display Title
Bone carved in imitation of bear's claw (perforated)
Descriptions
Object Description
Perforated bone apparently carved in imitation of bear's claw
Inventory Description
Organic, bone pendant, shaped, perforated.
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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Ohio
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Hamilton County
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Anderson Township
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Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite
Mound 1; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms
South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials
Bone
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
A-671
Provenance
Collector
Dr. Charles L. Metz
(1886)
Collector
Peabody Museum Expedition
(1886)
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