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Raw yucca
Object Number 33-3-10/255
Display Title Raw yucca
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, yucca
Classification
  • Fiber
  • Raw Material
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 North of cist 4
Additional Geographic Terms San Rafael quadrangle; Waterhole Flat
Materials Yucca
Dimensions Overall: 26.5 x 7 x 4 cm (10 7/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 33-3-10/255
Provenance
Provenance Henry B. Roberts (1930)

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