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Object Number 46-73-10/57015B
Display Title Fragments of pecten shells
Descriptions
Object Description Fragments of pecten shells
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized shell fragment, pink
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm (1 3/4 x 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 3028c; 46-73-1057015B
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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