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Object Number 2004.29.1106
Display Title Spirit stone head
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Spirit stone head (idol) discovered January 8, 1926 at Titus canyon, Nevada. 3000 feet elevation overlooking Death Valley, Nevada. / A. Cohn, Carson, Nevada."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Effigy
Subject
  • Effigy
  • Head
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Great Basin Native American styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nevada
Additional Geographic Terms Titus Canyon
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 11.43 cm (3 x 4 1/2 in.)

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