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Object Number 29-20-10/97419
Display Title String showing knots
Descriptions
Inventory Description Cord, twisted, cotton, vegetable fiber, braided and knotted, red/brown pigment
Classification
  • Cordage
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Grant County / <City> / Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Mule Creek; San Francisco R., tributary to; Sec. 6, Town13S, Range 20W
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 8.1 x 1.5 cm (5 7/16 x 3 3/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 97419

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Knot - "pal ngolou" see B3442-51 for other knots
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Tools
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Snare
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Charm
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