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String with taper end
String with taper end
Object Number 33-3-10/242
Display Title String with taper end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, cord
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Fiber
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Great Basin
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / San Juan County / <City> / Site SR-16-6; Cottonwood Cave
Intrasite South end of cave
Additional Geographic Terms San Rafael quadrangle; Waterhole Flat
Materials Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 4.6 x 0.2 cm (3 15/16 x 1 13/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-3-10/242
Provenance
Provenance Henry B. Roberts (1930)

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