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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0003-0123   CAS 1992-0003-0123; Antler implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Antler implement
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 Antler
Description Indeterminate tool made from a section of modified antler, including part of one tine that has been split longitudinally and its distal end ground and tapered to a dull point; Deep groove carved down length of tine, terminating in two upraised projections, beyond which shaft then curves at oblique angle and its end is perforated; If viewed in profile, this tool may represent head of long-necked animal (?).
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 4.4, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 21.0