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Object Number
2004.24.17540
Display Title
Small pectunctulus shell, probably used as a dipper
Descriptions
Object Description
Small pectuntulus shell, probably used as a clipper. Arizona: Lower Salado. Las Acequias, Ruin VII. 3.5 x 5. Taken by: F.P. Orchard July 1944. Hemenway No. 3357.
Keywords
- Archaeological
- Studio
- Household
Subject
- Artifact
- Small
- Dipper
- Shell
- Pectunctulus
Department
Photographic
Date
July 1944
Artist
Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
- Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Las Acequias
Intrasite
Ruin 7
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley, lower
Materials
Negative, nitrate
Dimensions
Overall: 8.89 x 12.7 cm (3 1/2 x 5 in.)
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