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Object Number 36-131-10/8300
Display Title Olivella shell--for a bead?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, small univalve
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Room 204, associated with large black on white jar
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 0.8 x 0.7 x 0.8 cm (5/16 x 1/4 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 980/ 36-131-10/8300
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1936)
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1936)

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