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Shell pendant
Object Number 36-131-10/8297
Display Title Shell pendant
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, univalve fragment, possible pendant
Classification
  • Wampum
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Room 265
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm (1 1/8 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 1083/ 36-131-10/8297
Provenance
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1936)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1936)

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