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Object Number 15-11-10/A2110
Display Title Shell beads (olivella) perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, perforated small shells.
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / <City> / Burial Cave
Intrasite General digging
Additional Geographic Terms Marsh Pass; Kin boo koo Canyon, mouth of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 0.5 x 0.7 cm (9/16 x 3/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object A2110
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1915)
Provenance Samuel J. Guernsey (1915)
Provenance Mr. Robert G. Fuller (1915)

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