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Turtle - Wood covered with copper
Turtle - Wood covered with copper
Object Number 2004.24.1093
Display Title Turtle - Wood covered with copper
Descriptions
Object Description "Turtle" - Wood covered with copper
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Metal
  • Wood
  • Artifact
  • Turtle
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Prairie
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Illinois
Materials Negative, glass plate

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