- 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. - Animal Bone
This is a burned piece of animal bone found at the site. The size and condition of the bone suggests it came from a medium to large mammal that was consumed as food. Other bones were made into tools, including the awl found within the hearth. - Mammal Bone
This is an ulnar carpal from a medium to large mammal, one of the few identifiable bones found on the site. Like the other faunal remains recovered during excavation, this bone was burned. - Splinter Awl
Description: Bone splinter awl. Dimensions: L 12.7 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Polished Bone Awl
Description: Well polished split bone awl. Dimensions: L 12.1 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - 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). - Bone Awl
Description: Bone awl, with split head, and sharp point,well polished from use. Dimensions: 9 cm long, 1.5 cm wide. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Splinter Awl
Description: Splinter awl with a sharp point and polish from use. Dimensions: 11.7 cm long, 1.3 cm wide. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Splinter Awl
Description: Awl made on a bone splinter. Dimensions: L 10.2 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Mule Deer Bone
Description: Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) bone. Dimensions: L 8.95 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Red-breasted Merganser Humerus
Description: The complete left humerus of a red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator), a bird quite rare in Arizona today. Dimensions: L 8.2 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Tarsometatarsus of an American Coot
Description: Right tarsometatarsus of an American Coot (Fulica americana). Dimensions: L 5.52 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center ( catalog card). - Unworked Rabbit Bone
Description: Unworked rabbit (Lepus sp.) tibia. Dimensions: L 5.94 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card). - Deer Bone Awl
Description: Awl made from deer bone. Dimensions: L 9.22 cm. Collection: On display at the Tuzigoot National Monument Visitor Center (catalog card).