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Object Number 2004.29.1647.11
Display Title Pictographs of "chindis" in the side of the cliff near Bonito
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Mexico. (Pueblo Bonito) / Pictographs in the side of the cliff near Bonito. The figures resembling men are "chindis" (or devils). / Gift of A.M. Tozzer - 1916."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Writing and Record
Subject
  • Pictograph
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1916?
Culture
  • Pueblo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / San Juan County / <City> / Pueblo Bonito
Additional Geographic Terms Chaco canyon
Dimensions Overall: 9.53 x 12.07 cm (3 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred M. Tozzer

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