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Pieces of turtle shell
Pieces of turtle shell
Object Number 37-111-10/12388
Display Title Pieces of turtle shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell fragments, faunal remains, turtle shell
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / Hopi Reservation / Antelope Mesa / Awatovi
Intrasite Room 428, 100-150 cm.
Additional Geographic Terms Antelope Mesa
Materials Turtle shell
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 2.4 x 0.4 cm (1 9/16 x 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 27
Label on object 37-111-10/12388
Provenance
Provenance Peabody Museum Expedition (1937)
Provenance Dr. John Otis Brew (1937)

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