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Object Number 975-5-10/52707C
Display Title Cordage
Descriptions
Object Description Three coils of human hair a. twisted fibers, with ochre color string wrapping at knotted end. b. 2ply string, twisted strands of hair. c, twisted strands, no further working
Inventory Description Organic, hair cord, twisted fibers
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Hair
Department Archaeological
Date 100 BC-700 AD
Culture
  • Basketmaker II
  • Basketmaker III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / <County> / <City> / Cave site
Additional Geographic Terms Arizona, North
Materials Hair, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 14 x 10.5 x 1.6 cm (5 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
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Raw Material
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Raw Material
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