Unmodified Bone Fragment Item Number: 45IS13/10 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Fragment of mammal long bone. Original catalogue description: "Splinter mammal bone. One end broken to sharp point - other end to blunt tip. Edges rounded, but difficult to tell if by wear polish. Possibly not an artifact." Original catalogue remarks: "DD3.3"

Geographical Search Terms

Island County North America Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Collection Owner

Owned by Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture

Credit Line

University of Washington Field Party Expedition

Item History

What

Name
Unmodified Bone Fragment
Identification Number
45IS13/10
Type of Item
unmodified bone fragment
Material
bone
Overall
length 12.0 cm, width 1.5 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 15.7 g

Who

Field Collector
Alan Bryan

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1953

Other

Accession Number
1966-94
Classification
Site Type: Pre Contact Shell Midden
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Excavated By
Bryan, Alan
Excavation Date
01/01/1953
Site Number
45-IS-13
Unit
Trench 1, Square 1
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Unmodified