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Carved shell pendant, snake; piece of carved shell, 3.8 x 6 c.; shell effigy, carved, incised; shell, one carved 4-lobed shape
Carved shell pendant, snake; piece of carved shell, 3.8 x 6 c.; shell effigy, carved, incised; shell, one carved 4-lobed shape
Object Number 2004.24.35195
Display Title Carved shell pendant, snake; piece of carved shell, 3.8 x 6 c.; shell effigy, carved, incised; shell, one carved 4-lobed shape
Descriptions
Classification
  • Photographic
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Salado Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Hornos
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)
Quantity 1

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