Point, Bone Item Number: 45IS31/23 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Bone splintered on one end to form point. The point is fluted on one side and the base is grooved to accomodate hafting on to the shaft. C. Svensson 6/4/02

Credit Line

University of Washington Field Party Expedition

Geographical Search Terms

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Item History

What

Name
Point, Bone
Identification Number
45IS31/23
Type of Item
bone point
Material
bone
Manufacturing Technique
splintered
Overall
length 6.5 cm, width 1.1 cm, height 0.0 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 1.6 g

Who

Field Collector
University of Washington Field Party

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1953

Other

Accession Number
1966-94
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Site Number
45-IS-31
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Modified