Bone Tool Item Number: 45-IS-31/24A from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Appears to be bird bone (hollow). One end has been formed into point, but diagonally cut along length, exposing hollowness and creating a kind of scoop. Other end previously broken. Surface is smooth, possibly polished. (TLP 02/28/01)

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What

Name
Bone Tool
Identification Number
45-IS-31/24A
Type of Item
bone tool
Material
bone
Overall
length 5.9 cm, width 0.5 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 1.0 g

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Other

Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Site Number
45-IS-31
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Modified