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Object Number 2004.24.17549
Display Title String of Olivella shells
Descriptions
Object Description Cat. No.: 95332. String of Olivella shells. New Mexico: Grant co. Ancheta Canyon, 3 mi. N.E. of San Lorenzo. 3.5 x 5. Taken by: F.P. Orchard July 1944.
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Ornament
  • String
  • Shell
  • Olivella
  • Artifact
  • Jewelry
Department Photographic
Date 1944
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Grant County
Dimensions Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)

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