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Awl/perforator (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Southern California: Early Period, Middle Period and Chumash (archaeological)  Search this
Object Name:
Awl/perforator (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Animal Bone, asphaltum/bitumen
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Tools and Equipment (General)
Place:
Point Mugu; Ventura County; California; USA
Date created:
2000 BC–1850 (Late Holocene to Post-contact period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1950.
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Catalog Number:
21/4690
Barcode:
214690.000
See related items:
Multiple archaeological cultures
Tools and Equipment (General)
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6eead9354-44be-41a4-b274-ffedf9bcc9fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_229108