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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