This incised animal tooth is believed to be a gaming piece used by Native American or Métis peoples. Gambling games were popular, and often had a sacred aspect.
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Title: Tooth
Location: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Contributor: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, National Park Service
Measurements: L 4.45 cm
Material: Tooth
Date: 1825 - 1860
Catalog Number: FOVA 360
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