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Object Number 38-120-10/17876A
Display Title Shell fragment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, triangular, irridescent
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 1.4 x 0.1 cm (9/16 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B3827/ 38-120-10/17876A
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Awatovi Expedition (1938)
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1938)

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