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Shell, bivalve fragments, iridescent interiors, possibly worked
Shell, bivalve fragments, iridescent interiors, possibly worked
Object Number 46-73-10/90757
Display Title Shell, bivalve fragments, iridescent interiors, possibly worked
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, bivalve fragments, iridescent interiors, possibly worked
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Ciudad de la Mesa
Intrasite Outlying Ruins toward Muertos
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 1.6 x 0.1 cm (1 9/16 x 5/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 541; 46-73-10/52025
Provenance
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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