Awl, Woodworking

Object/Artifact

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Wrangell Museum

Name/Title

Awl, Woodworking

Entry/Object ID

1995.003.025

Description

Prehistoric artifact from NW coast of Alaska, composed of ivory or mineralized bone. Small tool used to pierce/ make holes. Carved 1.25" shaft with pointed tip that widens into area to hold the tool with thumb and 2 fingers. Ivory.