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Fiber balls
Object Number 28-3-10/96752.1
Display Title Fiber balls
Descriptions
Object Description Fiber balls
Inventory Description Organic, fiber wrapped balls, knotted
Classification
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / El Paso County / <City> / Ceremonial Cave
Additional Geographic Terms El Paso, 26 mi. northeast of
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 4.1 x 3.5 cm (1 5/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 96752
Provenance
Collector Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr.
Collector Harriet S. Cosgrove
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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