Wedge, Bone Item Number: 1989-57/16-36 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Large bone wedge with many small (largest is 1 cm), shallow incisions on both the distal and prone sides of the bone. A second large (9cm) gouge is taken out of one side.

Geographical Search Terms

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

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Harold G. Bergen

Item History

What

Name
Wedge, Bone
Identification Number
1989-57/16-36
Type of Item
bone wedge
Material
bone
Overall
length 21.64 cm, width 6.401 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 4.4 g

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