Wedge
32-7-371
From: United States of America | Alaska | Yukon Island
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 32-7-371 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Prehistoric Eskimo | Kachemak Bay Culture Sub-III |
Provenience | United States of America | Alaska | Yukon Island |
Culture Area | Arctic Culture Area |
Locus | 5 J, 1'6" - 2' | Layer 8? |
Section | American |
Materials | Bone | Antler |
Description | Bone or antler. Curved. No definite sign of blows at butt. Was probably used for stripping bark from trees. Many other wedges probably had similar use. |
Length | 41 cm |
Width | 6 cm |
Credit Line | Alaskan Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1932 |
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