Material, Worked

Object ID:
1950.2639.3
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Makers
Shaker
Description

Worked bone. Bone has two protruding pieces on one side, one of which is broken off. Opposite side is rounded and polished. One face has spongy bone at the end. Both ends have a through-hole 5/32" in diameter. The reverse face has a tapered opening transitioning to the through-hole. There are remnants of red pigment.

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

New York Mount Lebanon Church Family

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Shaker Museum Material, Worked. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=22172. Accessed on September 22, 2024

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