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Bone object

Datelate 19th century

MediumBone

Dimensions1 3/8 × 3 9/16 × 1 7/8 in. (3.5 × 9 × 4.8 cm)
Other (Length of slot): 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)

Classifications(not assigned)

Credit LineGift of Judge Elihu B. Taft

Object number1932.28.20

DescriptionPartially hollowed piece of animal limb bone. The ends of the bone are solid, making an enclosed cylinder except for a small lengthwise slit in the middle of the bone which is opened less than 1 cm. The ends of the bone are incised with a series of V's connected by a solid line. Red dye on the ends of the bone emphasize the V design.

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