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Grave at White Dog Cave. Photo of large dog partly covered by basket.
Grave at White Dog Cave. Photo of large dog partly covered by basket.
Object Number 2004.29.159
Display Title Grave at White Dog Cave. Photo of large dog partly covered by basket.
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "White Dog Cave. The grave with the carrying baskets removed. The larger dog may be seen at the right partly uncovered. The small dog lies below the inverted tray-basket. Under the layer of baskets were the two mummies; a man and a woman."
Keywords
  • Burial and Cremation
  • Archaeological
  • Household
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Cave
  • Basket
  • Grave
Department Photographic
Date 1916
Artist Samuel J. Guernsey
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Navajo County / <City> / White Dog Cave
Additional Geographic Terms Marsh Pass, near
Materials Silver gelatin print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 24.13 x 33.02 cm (9 1/2 x 13 in.)

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