Small bunch of grass roots pushed through center of husk of mescal cactus

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Object Number 40-100-10/24443

Display Title Small bunch of grass roots pushed through center of husk of mescal cactus

Descriptions

Object Description Small bunch of grass roots pushed through the center of a husk of the mescal cactus

Inventory Description Organic, fiber, knotted, shredded

Classification

Fiber

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Texas / Brewster County / <City> / Alpine 2:4

Intrasite Surface

Additional Geographic Terms Big Bend Region; Alpine, near; Sunny Glen; Rock Cave

Materials Fiber

Dimensions Overall: 6.8 x 2.3 x 2 cm (2 11/16 x 7/8 x 13/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Provenance

Provenance J. Charles Kelley (1938)

Provenance Thomas N. Campbell (1938)

Provenance Sul Ross State Teachers College (1938)

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