Keywords
Aztatlán
metapodial bones
How to Cite
Accepted 2020-05-29
Published 2020-06-27
Abstract
Punches made with metapodial bones of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) found at the Arroyo Piedras Azules archaeological site (1215 AD) in western central Mexico are described. It is speculated that they were used for clothing manufacturing, use on looms, or body piercing.
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