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Worked and polished shell fragment, possibly in shape of animal tooth, with ferrous metal fragments adhered to the side
Worked and polished shell fragment, possibly in shape of animal tooth, with ferrous metal fragments adhered to the side
Object Number 82-35-10/29766
Display Title Worked and polished shell fragment, possibly in shape of animal tooth, with ferrous metal fragments adhered to the side
Descriptions
Inventory Description Worked and polished shell fragment, possibly in shape of animal tooth, with ferrous metal fragments adhered to the side
Classification
  • Worked Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 3, altar
Additional Geographic Terms South bank of Little Miami River, 8 miles from junction with Ohio River
Materials Shell , Ferrous metal
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 × 3 × 1.2 cm (4 1/8 × 1 3/16 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 29766
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1882)
Collector Prof. Frederic Ward Putnam (1882)
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (1882)

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