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Duck decoy w/real head
Object Number 29-16-10/97265
Display Title Duck decoy w/real head
Descriptions
Object Description Duck decoy w/real head
Inventory Description Organic, fiber duck decoy, woven fiber body with feathers and duck head attached
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada / Humboldt County / <City> / Lovelock Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Toy, 4 miles from
Materials Fiber, Animal material, Feather
Dimensions Overall: 28.4 x 14.6 x 6 cm (11 3/16 x 5 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Provenance Dr. Mark Raymond Harrington (1929)

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