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70-9-504

From: Canada | Quebec (uncertain) | Newfoundland

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-504
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Naskapi
Provenience Canada | Quebec (uncertain) | Newfoundland
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Antler
Description

Antler handle with a separate triangular point of bone or antler inserted into a hole at one end. Used for making holes in snowshoe frames for selvage thongs.

Length 13 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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