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Object Number 84-68-10/36571
Display Title Birdstone, fake?
Descriptions
Object Description Stone gorget, bird shape.
Inventory Description Ground stone effigy, bird shape, flat base with two perforations
Classification
  • Effigy
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Putnam County
Additional Geographic Terms Kalida
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.2 x 5 x 2 cm (4 7/16 x 1 15/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36571

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