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Shell fragment, worked rectangular
Shell fragment, worked rectangular
Object Number 46-73-10/89034
Display Title Shell fragment, worked rectangular
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, bivalve fragment, worked rectangular, poss. incised decoration
Classification
  • Utilized 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: 2.3 x 2 x 0.2 cm (7/8 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 4396 C; 46-73-10/52021
Provenance
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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