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Object Number 46-73-10/44248
Display Title Perforated shell pendant
Descriptions
Object Description Perforated shell pendant
Inventory Description Shell pendant, perforated
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.8 x 0.2 cm (11/16 x 11/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/44248
Provenance
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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