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Native American, US Midwest, late pre-Columbian to early post-Columbian, ca. 1200 to 1800 CE. A group of ten awls (needles), made from ungulate or bison ribs. Some have been deliberately blackened from fire. Bone awls, also known as perforators, were some the most important, and long-lasting, tools used by Native Americans. Primarily used by women, they were used to make basketry and other forms of weaving as well as to punch holes in skins or leather. Size of largest: 6.25" W (15.9 cm)

Provenance: private Vaught collection, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

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February 1, 2018 8:00 AM MST
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