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Shell fragments, bivalve, one worked rim, one with two perforations
Shell fragments, bivalve, one worked rim, one with two perforations
Object Number 46-73-10/89304
Display Title Shell fragments, bivalve, one worked rim, one with two perforations
Descriptions
Object Description Large, flat, massive bivalve shell; worked at margins and designed for incrustation with mosaic work. Dosinia ponderosa.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, fragments, bivalve, one worked rim, one perforated
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Guanacos
Additional Geographic Terms Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 7.5 x 0.4 cm (4 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 3762c/ 46-73-10/52019
Provenance
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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