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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0132   CAS 0005-0132; Biface
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Biface
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Stone
Description Indeterminate biface (scraper?), biconvex in transverse cross section with straight parallel lateral edges and a rounded distal end; Proximal end tapers to a thick, squared off stem for hafting; Color is dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 6.4