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Catalog Number CAS 1992-0003-0061   CAS 1992-0003-0061; Awl or needle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl or needle
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone
Description Awl or needle made from flat bone splinter; Distal end tapers to sharp point; Rounded proximal end has drilled hole.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 11.3