Awl

70-9-384

From: Southeast Canada

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-384
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Naskapi
Provenience Southeast Canada
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bone
Description

Bone awl; bone splinter sharpened at one end to a point. Awl end is worn with use and is lighter in color than the rest of the piece. Lengthwise, the piece is straight, and widthwise it is curved on one surface as if it were a long, round bone.

Length 8.3 cm
Width 0.9 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970
Other Number NA1904 - Collector Number

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