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Image Not Available for Wad (black ochre). Illustrating material used in pottery making.
Wad (black ochre). Illustrating material used in pottery making.
Image Not Available for Wad (black ochre). Illustrating material used in pottery making.
Object Number 30-21-10/A6992
Display Title Wad (black ochre). Illustrating material used in pottery making.
Descriptions
Object Description Wad (black ochre). Illustrating material used in pottery making.
Inventory Description Piece of black ochre
Classification
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/4 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Provenance Unknown (?)

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