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Object Number
48-44-10/34190
Display Title
Hide bean bag
Descriptions
Object Description
Hide bean bag
Whole body hide bag, hair turned in. Bag is filled with beans and dried corn kernels. 4 legs are sewn tight, two pulled inside, two are cut closer to body and sewn out, Apocynum 2sZ cord used on the two external legs. Repairs made with S-twist grass cordage in two places. Yucca Z-twist bundle is looped around opening and sealed in 1/2 square knot. Deer skin from small animal.
Inventory Description
Organic, hide bag, fur attached, sewed with twine, stuffed with fiber and bean
Classification
- Hide
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
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New Mexico
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Bat Cave
Intrasite
Area III, Sec. 1B, 21 inches below surface
Additional Geographic Terms
San Augustin, Plains of
Materials
Hide, Fur, Bean, Leather
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 18 x 6 cm (8 7/16 x 7 1/16 x 2 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
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