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Object Number 38-120-10/17843
Display Title Shell fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Shell fragment
Inventory Description Shell fragment with irridescent interior
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 497, 0-50 cm.
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.7 x 1.9 x 0.1 cm (1 1/16 x 3/4 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B2608/ 38-120-10/17843
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Awatovi Expedition (1938)
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1938)

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