The artifact is bone.  Yes, the hole does go through.  Any ideas?

Maria

On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 2:18 PM, Ron Fellows <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Maria:
>
> Interesting.  What is the item made of and does the hole go through?
>
> Ron
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Maria ODonovan" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2010 10:30 AM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: Artifact identification
>
>
> Hello Everyone:
>>
>> Our fieldschool has found an object in a midden deposit at a 19th century
>> residential site.  We have a few ideas about what it is but would
>> appreciate
>> any help you could give.  A photo of the object is on photo bucket at:
>>
>> http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/CommunityArchaeology/mysteryartifact.jpg
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Maria
>> --
>> Maria O'Donovan, PhD
>> Assistant to the Director
>> Historical Archaeology
>> Public Archaeology Facility
>> Binghamton University
>> Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
>> Phone: (607) 777-4786
>> Fax: (607) 777-2288
>>
>


-- 
Maria O'Donovan, PhD
Assistant to the Director
Historical Archaeology
Public Archaeology Facility
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY 13902-6000
Phone: (607) 777-4786
Fax: (607) 777-2288