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Carved shell ornament in the form of a bird’s head
Carved shell ornament in the form of a bird’s head
Object Number 46-73-10/44235
Display Title Carved shell ornament in the form of a bird’s head
Descriptions
Object Description Fragment of carved shell pendant probably representing head of a bird.
Inventory Description Shell ornament, carved, broken, bird's head shape
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XIII
Additional Geographic Terms Salado Valley, Lower; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm (3/4 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/44235 /2718
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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