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Bead of ivory (?) or bone, highly polished, beetle effigy
Bead of ivory (?) or bone, highly polished, beetle effigy
Object Number 2004.29.2680
Display Title Bead of ivory (?) or bone, highly polished, beetle effigy
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Texas, United States. / Bead of ivory (?) or bone, highly polished, now colored black & yellowish brown . From grave on the Callo del Oso, Nueces Co., Texas - apparently a beetle effigy."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Bead
  • beetle
  • Effigy
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Nueces County
Additional Geographic Terms Callo del Oso
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 11.43 x 16.51 cm (4 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.)

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