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Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-1166, described as Oblong, perforated at both ends, slotted center. Probably reworked handle.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-9188, described as Oblong sinker/lure. "Fossil" ivory. Perforated, found with lead at large end, three pegs of ivory inserted in the middle.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-4480, described as Ivory. Image of a fish, inlaid eyes, perforation at tail and on underside. Incised shark like mouth probably added when sold. Might be modified for sale.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-4179, described as Ivory drilled at both ends.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-2047, described as Stone sinker, oval, black with white marble vein. Single perforation.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-9187, described as Oblong smooth stone, grooved and perforated at each end. Mottled brown and white.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-1163, described as Old ivory. Oblong piece ivory with encircling groove at one end, 2 perforations at opposite end. Mammoth tooth with "fossil" surface.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-4493, described as Modified bola stone with lead inlay, 2 perforations.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-1164, described as Could also be lure. Ivory. Fish shaped carving with bifurcated tail, perforated front and back.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Sinker (fishing), accession number 2-9186, described as Mammoth tooth partially perforated at each end, possibly used as a sinker.

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