Modified Bone Item Number: 1989-57/16-6 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Modified bone ovoid in shape that eventually flattens out. There are incisions present on two sides. One end has a bulbous area, may have been a pendant. The most prominent incision is an X shape that measures .7 cm in width by 1 cm in length. There is some discoloration present on the bone and it has been treated with varnish.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Harold G. Bergen

Geographical Search Terms

Clallam County North America Northwest Coast Olympic Peninsula Pacific Northwest Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Item History

What

Name
Modified Bone
Identification Number
1989-57/16-6
Type of Item
modified bone
Material
bone
Overall
length 0.0 in, width 0.0 in, height 0.0 in, diameter 0.0 in, circumference 0.0 in, weight 0.0 oz

Who

Field Collector
Harold G. Bergen

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on May 1, 1958

Other

Accession Number
1989-57
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Modified