Wedge, Antler Item Number: 45SJ278/4 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Smoothed carved antler bone into a wedged portion worn and smooth on tip and edges. J. Stockdill, 10/12/2009

Geographical Search Terms

Gulf of Georgia North America Northwest Coast San Juan County Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Collection Owner

Owned by Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Dimension Details

Depth narrows towards front edge of wedge. J. Stockdill, 10/12/2009

Credit Line

University of Washington Field Party Expedition

Item History

What

Name
Wedge, Antler
Identification Number
45SJ278/4
Type of Item
antler wedge
Material
antler
Manufacturing Technique
smoothed and ground
Overall
length 7.6 cm, width 4.2 cm, height 1.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 20.1 g

Who

Field Collector
David Munsell

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on June 21, 1968

Other

Accession Number
1996-121
Classification
Site Type: Pre-Contact Shell Midden
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Excavated By
Croes, Dale; Bluford, Mimi
Excavation Date
06/21/1968
Site Number
45-SJ-278
Unit
9N 2W
Level
40-60
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Antler, Modified