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Small Bone File

Manufacturer / Maker unidentified

Dateca. 1935

Mediummetal

Dimensions6 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (15.9 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Dr. John Roberts

Object numberPC1999.87.81

DescriptionThis object is a small bone file, used during surgical operations to precisely file down and remove bone tissue. The object has a thin metal body with a singular ring handle located on the side of the object near the base. The bottom half of the object has numerous horizontal serrations on one side. The tip of the object is pointed and curved, and has a rasped inner side to file down bone tissue. Mild corrosion is visible where the ring handle joins to the body of the object.

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