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Fragment of shell
Object Number 35-126-10/5850
Display Title Fragment of shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell fragment, irridescent, possibly worked
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Trench I, kiva a, southwest corner, near surface
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa; Hopi Reservation
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.8 x 1.6 x 0.1 cm (1 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 35-126-10/5850
Provenance
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1935)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1935)

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