Cranioclast

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Description

Title: Cranioclast
Creator: Beiner, Wien
Thoms, Herbert (1885-1972)
Contributor: Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Yale University. School of Medicine.
Description: A cranioclast, with blades containing deep serrations and grooves. There appears to be a missing screw mechanism at end of handle. Longer and stronger than Simpson model, craniocalsts were known as skull crushers. Their use was advocated only after all else had failed.
Extent: 46 cm. x 9 cm. x 3 cm.
Language: No linguistic content; Not applicable

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