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Hearth of fire-making set
Hearth of fire-making set
Object Number 20-5-10/A5118
Display Title Hearth of fire-making set
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked, small piece with 2 round grooves
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / <County> / <City> / Cave 5
Additional Geographic Terms Segihatsosi Canyon, branch of
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 2.2 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm (7/8 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object A5118
Provenance
Provenance Samuel J. Guernsey (1920)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1920)

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