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Ancient Fine Metapodal Bone Awl

19th Century

.75" H x 4.5" L x 1.25" W

Hand Made from a Fine Bone and Perfect of Polished Animal Bone Material

In Very Good Condition and Shows Extensive Use with Fine Polish

An ancient fine metapodal (more commonly spelled “metapodial”) bone awl is a polished pointed tool made from the lower leg bone (metacarpal or metatarsal, often called the “cannon bone”) of a large mammal—most frequently deer—used for piercing materials.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Anasazi - Hohokam - Salado - Caddo

Year Range: Pre-1850

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 0.75 in4.5 in1.25 in

Category: Ancient Ivory and Bone Artifacts

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