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Caverns in cliffs
Object Number 46-8-10/100537.1.16
Display Title Caverns in cliffs
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Tanoan (Tewa); Puye (New Mexico); Taken by: Mr. George Oenslager."
Keywords
  • Geography
Subject
  • cavern
Department Photographic
Date 1900
Artist Mr. George Oenslager
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Puye
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 6.35 x 10.16 cm (2 1/2 x 4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Mr. George Oenslager

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