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Awl

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

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.

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