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Turtle shell
Object Number 28-3-10/97077
Display Title Turtle shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bone, faunal remain, turtle shell, chipped
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / <City> / Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Side Canyon, Mouth of; San Fransisco River
Materials Turtle shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 6.6 x 3.2 cm (3 13/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 97077
Provenance
Collector Cornelius Burton (Burt) Cosgrove Sr.
Collector Harriet S. Cosgrove
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition

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