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Drill used in boring shells
Drill used in boring shells
Object Number 82-45-10/27519
Display Title Drill used in boring shells
Descriptions
Inventory Description Drill, metal point, wooden shaft, disc and rectangular attachments
Classification
  • Drill
Department Ethnographic
Artist Chief Pa-te-wah-te-wa
Culture
  • Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Zuni
Materials Wood, Leather, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 45.2 x 24.1 x 7 cm (17 13/16 x 9 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 25719
Provenance
Collector Alice C. Fletcher (July 1882 - November 1882)
Donor Alice C. Fletcher (July 1882 - November 1882)

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