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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0169   CAS 0005-0169; Knife sharpener
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife sharpener
Culture Native Alaskan
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Stone
Description Smooth polished stone that is cylindrical in form and tapered a proximal end with a hole drilled in proximal end that has possible seal skin thong tied around it; Distal end is missing.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 4.9