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Organic shell fragment, bivalve, scalloped, perforated at center
Organic shell fragment, bivalve, scalloped, perforated at center
Object Number 46-73-10/89468
Display Title Organic shell fragment, bivalve, scalloped, perforated at center
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragment, bivalve, scalloped, perforated at center
Classification
  • Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / La Ciudad de los Pueblitos
Intrasite Grand Central Temple
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.3 x 4.2 x 0.2 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 31 / 46-73-10/52024 C1
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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Shells, scallop bivalves, perforated at hinge.
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Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Perforator
Utilized bone
Triangular Projectile Point
Corn
Leaf-shaped Projectile Point
Biface
Flake
Scraper
Lanceolate Projectile Point
Utilized Shell
Charred Floral Remain
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Rim
Ovate Projectile Point
Utilized Shell
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Faunal Remain
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Shell
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Shell
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Ornament
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Shell
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Ornament
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Shell
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Faunal Remain
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