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Collections of archaeology of Gran Canaria
Inventory: 3.552
Object: Punzó
n Generic classification: Bone indus
tryMateria: Bo
ne Dimensions: Length, 8.8 cm; width max., 2
.4 cm Cultural field: Prehistory of Gran Can
ariaDescription: Punzón on goat or sheep metapodio. It has stretch marks, mainly transverse, and polished or worn in its active area
. Use/function: Working instrument for drilling. Punches are related to the manufacture of the skins. However, other functions should not be discarded as they could also have been used, among others, for ceramic decoration, specifically for printing, or the closure of shrouds, ensuring joints.
Origin: Gran Canaria. Agadir from Valeron, Guide
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