Unmodified Bone Fragment Item Number: 45KI59/3N28W/319 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

Bone is discolored (dark brown) and has been shaped so that all three exterior surfaces form a cylindrical triangle. Both opposing ends have been broken off. One surface has been painted with a clear substance, and labelled "45KI53 3N28W 319" in black ink. Bone was excavated by J.N. Leavitt and Kipper on 6/27/80 and identified as "worked bone" on 8/8/80. M. Herkelrath 11/13/03

Geographical Search Terms

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Item History

What

Name
Unmodified Bone Fragment
Identification Number
45KI59/3N28W/319
Type of Item
unmodified bone fragment
Material
bone
Manufacturing Technique
worked
Overall
length 2.0 cm, width 0.5 cm, height 0.5 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 0.6 g

Who

Field Collector
James C. Chatters

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

When

Collection Date
on January 1, 1979

Other

Accession Number
1992-21
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Site Number
45-KI-59
Object Category
Bone/Antler/Ivory
Object Sub Category
Bone, Unmodified