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Title
Carved bone weapon
Contributing Institution
History San Jose Research Library
Collection
History San Jose Online Catalog
Rights Information
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Description
Native American tool or weapon with a dull narrow point that appears to be worn. It widens at 2 inches with a carved hole that may have been for a leather thong. 1 inch further there is a carved area where a string or natural plant fiber has been wrapped around 5 times. Followed by 7 inches of smooth bone that ends with a hole.
Type
image
Identifier
2FBC8E19-688E-4C52-AAEB-305222141450
1997-216-2143
Subject
Indians of North America
Arms & armament
Arrowheads
Tools (LCSH)

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