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Worked conus shell, truncated at one end
Worked conus shell, truncated at one end
Object Number 46-73-10/57077
Display Title Worked conus shell, truncated at one end
Descriptions
Object Description Worked conus shell, truncated at one end
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized shell, worked, bottom half of univalve possible tinkler
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Salt River Valley; Salado, Lower
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.7 x 1.1 x 1 cm (11/16 x 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 3024; 46-76-10
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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