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Catalog Number CAS 0521-0009A,B   CAS 0521-0009A,B; Implement (awl?)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Implement (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 Bone; Ivory
Description Awl-like implement consisting of a cylindrical bone handle partially hollowed out at both ends; Removable ivory point cut square on proximal end and tapered to sharp cylindrical distal point is inserted into one end of handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 11.1