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Catalog Number

CAS 0521-0026   CAS 0521-0026; Dog harness attachment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Dog harness attachment
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
Description Toggle carved from single piece of bone; Overall shape is circular with short, somewhat flattened extension on one edge with a smaller perforation through the extended portion; All edges are polished smooth; Used to connect dog harness to reins (placed directly behind dog); Color is dark brown to black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 5.3