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About this object
History of use
Hole is pierced through fleshy part of seal's lower lip. Thong with handle on one end is passed through the hole and the toggle is attached. Points on either end of toggle press into flesh and hold toggle in place, allowing seal to be dragged.
Cultural context
hunting
Physical description
Crescent-shaped yellow-white object with rounded ends and hole drilled through centre.
Materials
Bone?
Date Made
Before 1940
Date Acquired
16 Jan 1985
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 8.6 cm x 1.5 cm x 1 cm
Object Number
Na1040