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Mica effigies of birds and bears from altar of mound 3
Mica effigies of birds and bears from altar of mound 3
Object Number 2004.24.1654
Display Title Mica effigies of birds and bears from altar of mound 3
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Effigy
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Animal
  • Artifact
  • Expedition
  • Bird
  • bear
  • Mica
  • Chipped Stone
Department Photographic
Date 1882-1905
Culture
  • Northeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turner Group; Ohio State Site # 33HA 26
Intrasite Mound 3
Materials Negative, glass plate

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