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Model walnut shell dice
Object Number 34-24-10/3743
Display Title Model walnut shell dice
Descriptions
Inventory Description Game, dice, half nutshells, filled with resin
Classification
  • Game
Department Ethnographic
Artist Maggie Keete (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Culture
  • Chemehuevi
  • Southern Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada / Clark County / Las Vegas
Materials Nutshell, Resin, Shell, Gum
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm (1 1/4 x 1 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 34-24-10/3743
Provenance
Collector Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (01/01/1933-01/01/1934)
Intermediary Dr. Isabel T. Kelly (01/01/1934-01/01/1934)

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