Carved Bone Needle Case Fragments

Two mendable fragments of a burnt bone or less likely ivory needle case. The fragments are intricately carved with cut ribs and knops along the body, but are broken at both ends and split through the center. The fragment is similar to a needle case found in a neighboring context. The object appears calcined from burning or fire damage. Originally identified as a possible gaming piece.

• Object number

  617.21, 617.22

• Dimensions

  Length 1.04 inches

• Decoration

  Carved

• Animals/objects

  Needle Case

• Patterns

  Other

• Category

  Activities

• Class

  Fauna

• Material

  Bone

• Context

  Lot 13 South, Overburden (624.617)

• Forms

  Incomplete

• Techniques

  Cut/Carved

  Burned

  Calcined