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Object Number
34-119-10/100561.1.161
Display Title
Fragment of pot featuring bird effigy of cockscomb or turkey head type
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: "Lamar County, Texas. 34-119. / T. M. Sanders farm. 1 mi. W. of Direct. / Fragment of pot featuring bird effigy of cockscomb or turkey head type. This device served as hand hold as well as being ornamental. / Length of fragment 5 3/4" width 3 1/2" / Photo 1/2 natural size. / Effigy bowl cross section. / Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman of Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
- Household
- Archaeological
Subject
- Bowl
- Fragment
Department
Photographic
Date
1900-1934
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
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Texas
/
Lamar County
/
<City>
/
Sanders site
Intrasite
burial B-15
Dimensions
Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)
Provenance
Donor
Donated by
Prof. James Edwin Pearce
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