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Object Number 48-44-10/34146
Display Title Sloth? fur
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, animal fur (?) on strip of skin, small quill-like bristles
Classification
  • Fur sample
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / <County> / <City> / Bat Cave
Intrasite Area III, Sec 1A, 6 inches
Additional Geographic Terms San Augustin, Plains of
Materials Fur?
Dimensions Overall: 3.6 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm (1 7/16 x 1 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1

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