Awl

70-9-124

From: United States of America

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 70-9-124
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Cherokee
Provenience United States of America
Culture Area Southeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Obtained from Standing Deer. Handle is made of wood; the awl point itself is a nail which is very sharp. The handle is round and wide-it tapers down gradually as it approaches the nail point.

Height 11.5 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Samuel Pennypacker, 1970

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