Modified Antler Item Number: 45IS31B/212 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

"Adzed antler which was apparently detritus in the manufacture of an artifact. This specimen demonstrates a method of cutting and breaking. First the piece of antler was deeply notched along one side with an adze, then simply snapped, the notch sufficing to guide the direction in which it broke. (Fig. 4,d). Cultural Component I Square 7L3 North 0'5" East 1'7" Datum Depth 10"." From The Washington Archaeologist. 1962 Vol. VI, No. 2.

Dimension Details

Thickness:2.500 cm

Geographical Search Terms

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

Notes

Other Number: Fig 4, d From The Washington Archaeologist. 1962 Vol. VI, No. 2.