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Shell, carved stylized animal, perforated
Shell, carved stylized animal, perforated
Object Number 46-73-10/90721
Display Title Shell, carved stylized animal, perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, carved stylized animal, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Casas Blancas
Intrasite Surface
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 0.7 x 0.3 cm (1 13/16 x 1/4 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 180
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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