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Shell, carved star or flower shape, broken, three lobes with partial center perf
Shell, carved star or flower shape, broken, three lobes with partial center perf
Object Number 46-73-10/89564
Display Title Shell, carved star or flower shape, broken, three lobes with partial center perf
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornament, carved star, broken, perforated in center
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hohokam
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Ciudad de la Mesa
Intrasite Surface
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.5 x 0.2 cm (15/16 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 160
Provenance
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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