Awl

38673B

From: Arizona | Mishongnovi

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Ya-Ka-Mo-Chi
Object Number 38673B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Mishongnovi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Bone
Description

Bone awl made from the joint end of a bone that narrows to a point at the opposite end. Unhafted but joint serves as a sort of handle.

Length 10.5 cm
Credit Line Wanamaker Expedition to the Southwest, R. Stewart Culin, 1901

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