Bark Shredder, Bone Item Number: 45SK59B/13 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Mammal bone elk scapula. Highly modified with major epiphysis removed. Deep notch in center to form handle. Highly polished due to use. Illustrated in Croes 1976. P. 120, Plate X.

Geographical Search Terms

North America Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Skagit County Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Credit Line

University of Washington Field Party Expedition

Item History

What

Name
Bark Shredder, Bone
Identification Number
45SK59B/13
Type of Item
bone bark shredder
Material
bone
Manufacturing Technique
carved and polished
Overall
length 31.0 cm, width 21.0 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 252.0 g

Who

Field Collector
Washington State Department of Highways

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1970

Other

Accession Number
1983-13
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Site Number
45-SK-59B
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Modified