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56-28-1257

From: United States of America | Alaska | Norton Sound | Cape Denbigh | Iyatayet

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 56-28-1257
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Nukleet
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Norton Sound | Cape Denbigh | Iyatayet
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Locus IYED
Section American
Materials Antler
Description

Fragment. Antler, slotted to receive thinned shaft, and slotted on end to receive stone point. The blade end is also flanged to prevent the lashing from slipping off. Hole in one sode of split tang to secure shaft in place.

Length 7.8 cm
Width 1.1 cm
Thickness 0.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of J. Louis Giddings, 1956
Other Number IYED - Field No SF

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