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Pieces of pine pitch
Object Number 29-5-10/A6439
Display Title Pieces of pine pitch
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, floral remains, pine pitch pieces
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Floral Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Utah / San Juan County / <City> / Site 13; Moccasin Cave
Materials Pine pitch
Dimensions Overall: 3.9 x 2.8 x 2.4 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/8 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object 29-5-10/A6439
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1928)
Provenance Noel Morss (1928)

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