Skin Scraper

35-21-11

From: United States of America | Alaska | Middle Yukon Valley | Jackson Creek

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 35-21-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Prehistoric Indian
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Middle Yukon Valley | Jackson Creek
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Locus Site at the mouth of the creek.
Section American
Materials Sandstone
Description

Ulo-shaped. Of chipped schist. For last stage of tanning hides. Slaty sandstone, slightly metamorphosed.

Length 14 cm
Width 12 cm
Credit Line Yukon Expedition, Frederica de Laguna, 1935

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