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Ceramic complete effigy, fish, part of tail is broken off
Object Number 80-20-10/21118
Display Title Ceramic complete effigy, fish, part of tail is broken off
Descriptions
Object Description Missississippian Plain, variety Neeley's Ferry; fish effigy bowl, open, some burnishing, incised lug fins (top and bottom), head lug, tail lug (broken).
Inventory Description Ceramic complete effigy, fish, part of tail is broken off
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Date A.D. 1350 - 1550
Culture
  • Parkin Phase
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arkansas / Cross County / <City> / Neeley's Ferry Mounds; Arkansas State # 3CS24
Intrasite 3 feet below surface
Additional Geographic Terms Saint Francis River, West side of
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 15 cm (2 3/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 21.118
Provenance
Collector Edwin Curtiss (01/01/1880)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (04/01/1880)

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