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Object Number 46-73-10/55439
Display Title Zoomorphic effigy. fragment of parrot's head--upper mandible broken off & head h
Descriptions
Object Description Zoomorphic effigy. fragment of parrot's head--upper mandible broken off & head has been broken off at neck. gila polychrome. 1.7 cm.
Inventory Description Ceramic bird effigy fragment, including head portion, black and white on red
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin IX; Rm. N; Found at base of N. wall with other remains.
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 2.7 x 1.7 cm (1 9/16 x 1 1/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/55439/ 2016
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Collector Frank Hamilton Cushing (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Collector Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (01/01/1886-01/01/1889)
Donor Mary T. Hemenway (11/15/1946)

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