Unmodified Bone Fragment

Item number 45KI59/3N28W/318 from the The Burke: University of Washington.

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Description

The largest bone fragment is oblong in shape and pointed at both ends. The exterior surface is painted with a clear substance and labelled "45KI53 3N28W 318" in black ink. Excavated by J.N. Leavitt and Kipper on 6/27/80 and identified as "worked bone (2 pieces)" on 8/8/80. Dimensions are given for the largest fragment. M. Herkelrath 11/26/03

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Item History

What

Name
Unmodified Bone Fragment
Identification Number
45KI59/3N28W/318
Type of Item
unmodified bone fragment
Material
bone
Overall
length 2.5 cm, width 0.5 cm, height 0.5 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 0.2 g

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Who

Field Collector
James C. Chatters

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1979

Other

Accession Number
1992-21
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
4
Site Number
45-KI-59
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Unmodified

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