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Object Number 36-131-10/8298
Display Title Shell "tinkle"
Descriptions
Object Description Shell "tinkle"
Inventory Description Shell, univalve fragment, perforated in notch
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Room 207, fill of lower room
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.2 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm (1 1/4 x 1 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 77/ 36-131-10/8298
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1936)
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1936)

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