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Bird form cut from shell
Bird form cut from shell
Object Number 26-7-10/95477
Display Title Bird form cut from shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, cut in shape of bird
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Grant County / <City> / Doolittle Ranch
Intrasite Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Dwyer, 4 miles northwest of; Mimbres River, tributary Canyon to; Mimbres Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 2 x 0.4 cm (7/8 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 96577

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