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Leaf of prickly pear (opuntia sp.)
Leaf of prickly pear (opuntia sp.)
Object Number 33-62-10/2130
Display Title Leaf of prickly pear (opuntia sp.)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, bark, leaf?, hard crusted outer, fiber core
Classification
  • Bark
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / <County> / <City> / Floating House Ruin
Intrasite Rubbish fill, above floor q, slab site a
Additional Geographic Terms Chinle Valley
Materials Organic
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 8 x 1.2 cm (6 11/16 x 3 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-62-10/2130
Provenance
Provenance Floating House Expedition (1933)
Provenance Dr. Douglas S. Byers (1933)

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