Awl (uncertain)

70-9-392

From: Canada | Labrador (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-392
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Naskapi
Provenience Canada | Labrador (uncertain)
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bone
Description

Bone implement, possibly an awl. One tip of the bone is very pointed through use. There is a small chip in the point. The other tip of the bone is a joint or a socket. The bone is black in color with yellow patches on the socket. One side of the bone is very smooth, the other side is grooved.

Height 8 cm
Width 1 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970
Other Number NA1911 - Collector Number

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