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Object Number 33-3-10/269
Display Title Yucca fibre string with tapered end
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, fiber, cord fragments, yucca, tapered end, 2-ply, twisted
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
Additional Geographic Terms San Rafael quadrangle; Waterhole Flat
Materials Yucca
Dimensions Overall: 17 x 11 x 0.2 cm (6 11/16 x 4 5/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 33-3-10/269
Provenance
Provenance Henry B. Roberts (1930)

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