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35-22-33

From: United States of America | Alaska | Tanana (Alaska) | Middle Yukon Valley

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 35-22-33
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tanana
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Tanana (Alaska) | Middle Yukon Valley
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Iron | Wood | Sinew
Description

Straight iron blade, with dull, notched edge. Lashed to a bent wooden handle. Used for removing fat and flesh from raw hides.

Length 14 cm
Credit Line Yukon Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1935

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