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Object Number 46-73-10/44229
Display Title Carved shell pendant, possibly represents a lizard
Descriptions
Object Description Carved shell pendant; perforated twice, possibly representation of a lizard
Inventory Description Shell pendant, carved, animal form, 2 perforations
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salado Valley, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 1 x 0.3 cm (2 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/44229
Provenance
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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