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Object Number 46-73-10/57062
Display Title Glycymeris shell - complete - 4.4 x 4.4 cm.
Descriptions
Object Description Glycymeris shell - complete - 4.4 x 4.4 cm.
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utlized bivalve, exterior polished
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Ruin XXI
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 4.4 x 0.5 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2920c; 46-73-10/57062
Provenance
Provenance Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition (1886-1889)
Provenance Frank Hamilton Cushing (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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