Borer

69-16-154

From: Alaska | Unalakleet

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 69-16-154
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Alaska | Unalakleet
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Archaeology Area House floor (test pit)
Locus House 118
Section American
Materials Slate
Description

Green rock, probably silicified slate. Boring element appears to be missing tip, is rounded and has small striations perpendicular to longitudinal axis indicating rotational use. Shank element is broken and is slightly ground on both surfaces.

Length 3 cm
Width 1.1 cm
Credit Line Alaska Unalaklett Expedition; Bruce Lutz, 1969

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