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Object Number 46-73-10/88644
Display Title Shell, large bivalve with small perforation in body
Descriptions
Object Description Large pectunctulus shell, broken at margin, used as dipper.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, faunal remain, large bivalve with small perforation in body
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Las Acequias
Additional Geographic Terms Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 10.7 x 0.3 cm (5 x 4 3/16 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 3353
Provenance
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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Shell, large bivalve with circular hole near top
46-73-10/88645 Shell, large bivalve with circular hole near top
Faunal Remain
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Shell, large bivalve broken along rim
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Utilized Shell
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Image Not Available for Ditto; much worn showing use as receptacle for black paint; perforated at margin
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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Shell, large bivalve fragments, possibly broken for use
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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46-73-10/88674 Shell, bivalve rims with perforation at hinge, possible bracelets
Ornament
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