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Object Number
46-73-10/55471
Display Title
Fragment of a bird effigy, with wing feature (ridge with vertical parallel groov
Descriptions
Object Description
Bird effigy fragment; wing feature (ridge with vertical parallel grooves); fire clouds; salt red.
Inventory Description
Ceramic body sherd of bird effigy, showing wing, fire-clouded red
Classification
- Sherd
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Maricopa County
/
<City>
/
Los Muertos
Intrasite
Ruin IX; Rm. R; Found near east wall with other sherds on floor.
Additional Geographic Terms
Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 12.6 x 8.6 x 0.7 cm (4 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/55471/ 2024
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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