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Shell effigy fragment
Object Number 46-73-10/89031
Display Title Shell effigy fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, bivalve fragment, carved/incised exterior decoration, possible
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Pueblo de las Canopas
Additional Geographic Terms Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.8 x 2.5 x 1.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/89031/ 4393
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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