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Image Not Available for Shell engraving
Shell engraving
Image Not Available for Shell engraving
Object Number 2005.1.218.16
Display Title Shell engraving
Descriptions
Object Description Engraved stone disk depicting two hands, a central pole with two heads, and other figures. Charcoal rubbing. Mounted on board with onion skin cover. Label on board says "Tablet or Palette Moundville, Ala. Peaboy Mus. Harvard 48122"
Classification
  • Unclassified
Date 20th century
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alabama
Materials Crayon
Dimensions Overall: 51 x 51 x 0.25 cm (20 1/16 x 20 1/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 48122

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