Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0521-0005 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Awl | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
| County | Nome | |
| Other Geographic Data | St. Lawrence Island | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Ivory | |
| Description | Awl-like tool carved from an irregularly shaped piece of ivory with a long slightly curved projection that tapers to a very long and sharp point; Expanded proximal end includes paired drilled holes, and encircling groove, and a modified interior surface, all indicating original hafting to some type of handle. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 9.5 | |