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Desinia shell, contains no pigment but interior surface is red - pigment contain
Desinia shell, contains no pigment but interior surface is red - pigment contain
Object Number 46-73-10/56998
Display Title Desinia shell, contains no pigment but interior surface is red - pigment contain
Descriptions
Object Description Desinia shell, contains no pigment but interior surface is red - pigment container (haury)
Inventory Description Organic, shell, bivalve, chipped on one side
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 11.3 x 0.4 cm (4 7/16 x 4 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-73-10/56998
Provenance
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (1886-1889)
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)

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