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Shell bead?
Object Number 37-111-10/12383
Display Title Shell bead?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, univalve worked
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 402, 50-100 cm.
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.3 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (7/8 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-111-10/12383
Provenance
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1937)
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1937)

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