Description:
Rows of perforated shark teeth. These were found on the ribs of individual I12. They were collected together with the ribs, to preserve the anatomical position in which the shark's teeth appeared. By their shape, they could be the remains of one or more spearheads. In addition, the ribs retain the impression of the squid design embossed on the pectoral that this individual wore. See photographs in the "resources" section of this file.
Conservation treatment:
Kim Cullen Cobb treated this artifact using resins and Japanese paper.
Excavation campaign:
2010
Record type:
Animal bone and/or tooth artifacts
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Archaeological site:
El Caño
Stratigraphic group:
Tomb 2
Stratigraphic unit type:
Interment
Stratigraphic unit (finds):
106
Individual´s funerary attire:
I12
Calibrated Age Range:
Cal AD 880 to 990 (Cal BP 1070 to 960)
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Animal bone artifacts:
Spearhead