Shell fragments

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Object Number 38-120-10/17853

Display Title Shell fragments

Descriptions

Inventory Description Shell, small fragments and flakes

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 788, near north wall, 80 cm. below roof

Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa

Materials Shell

Quantity One small bag

Provenance

Provenance Peabody Museum Awatovi Expedition (1938)

Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1938)

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