- Awl
This image shows the two sides of a bone awl recovered from the hearth of the pit house. The awl, blackened from burning, was broken during excavation, but could be refit, as shown here. Made from the metapodial of an artiodactyl (deer species), the awl measured 105 mm long and was decorated with a series of worn and polished ridges on one edge. Awls served a variety of purposes and were used prehistorically the manufacture of clothing, baskets, and sandals. - Awl, Close View
A detailed view of the worn or polished ridges on the side of the awl recovered from the pit house hearth. - Deer Bone Awl
Description: Deer (Odocoileus sp.) bone awl. Dimensions: L 11.1 cm. Provenience: Upper Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 455). - Deer Bone Awl
Description: Split shaft awl made from the long bone of a deer (Odocoileus sp.). Dimensions: L 7.1, W 0.8 cm. Provenience: Upper Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 446). - Split Bone Awl
Description: Split bone awl. Dimensions: L 4 1/2, Max Diam 1/2 in. Provenience: Unknown. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1545). - Bone Awl
Description: Ground and polished awl made from a deer (Odocoileus sp.) metapodial. Dimensions: Unknown. Provenience: Upper Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 5090). - Deer Bone Awl
Description: Ground and polished awl with scoring along the lateral edge; made from the metapodial of a deer (Odocoileus sp.). Dimensions: Unknown. Provenience: Upper Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 5262). - Deer Bone Awl, Alternate View
Description: Ground and polished awl with scoring along the lateral edge; made from the metapodial of a deer (Odocoileus sp.). Dimensions: Unknown. Provenience: Upper Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 5262). - Wooden Awl
Description: Wooden awl with serrated knobs carved on one end. Dimensions: L 6, Diam 1/2 in. Provenience: Lower Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1021). - Wooden Awl, Alternate View
Description: Wooden awl with serrated knobs carved on one end. Dimensions: L 6, Diam 1/2 in. Provenience: Lower Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1021). - Wooden Awl, Detail
Description: Wooden awl with serrated knobs carved on one end. Dimensions: L 6, Diam 1/2 in. Provenience: Lower Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1021). - Wooden Awl, Alternate View 2
Description: Wooden awl with serrated knobs carved on one end. Dimensions: L 6, Diam 1/2 in. Provenience: Lower Ruin. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1021). - Pendant or Awl Sharpener
Description: Stone pendant with two grooves, striations, and a perforation at one end. Although identified as a pendant, this artifact may also have served as an abrader for sharpening the points of awls. Dimensions: L 1 1/2, W 3/4, T 3/8 in. Provenience: Lower Ruin, Room 21, Above Floor. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1089). - Pendant or Awl Sharpener, Alternate View
Description: Stone pendant with two grooves, striations, and a perforation at one end. Although identified as a pendant, this artifact may also have served as an abrader for sharpening the points of awls. Dimensions: L 1 1/2, W 3/4, T 3/8 in. Provenience: Lower Ruin, Room 21, Above Floor. Collection: WACC, Tonto National Monument (Catalog No. TONT 1089). - Deer Bone Awl
Description: Bone awl made from the metatarsus of deer(proximal end). Dimensions: L 11.8 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card).