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Fragment of figurine
Object Number 2004.29.781
Display Title Fragment of figurine
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Illinois. Fig. 3. From a small mound 1 1/2 m. from Cahokia Mound. From Dr. F.F. Hilder of St. Louis. See his letter of Oct. 1, 1879."
Keywords
  • Sculpture General
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Fragment
  • Sculpture
Department Photographic
Date 1879
Artist Col. Frank Frederick Hilder
Culture
  • Pre-Columbian Eastern North American styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Illinois / Madison County
Intrasite Small mound
Additional Geographic Terms Cahokia, near
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 17.78 x 22.86 cm (7 x 9 in.)

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