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Piece of worked unionidae shell; fragments of carved shell amulet; shell effigy fragment
Piece of worked unionidae shell; fragments of carved shell amulet; shell effigy fragment
Object Number 2004.24.35200
Display Title Piece of worked unionidae shell; fragments of carved shell amulet; shell effigy fragment
Descriptions
Object Description Piece of worked unionidae shell (46-73-10/57001); fragments of carved shell amulet(46-73-10/90771); shell effigy fragment (46-73-10/90775)
Classification
  • Photographic
Department Photographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Los Muertos
North America / United States / Arizona / Maricopa County / <City> / Ciudad de la Mesa
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)
Quantity 1

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Utilized Shell
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Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Effigy
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Effigy
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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
Perforator
Utilized bone
Triangular Projectile Point
Corn
Leaf-shaped Projectile Point
Biface
Flake
Scraper
Lanceolate Projectile Point
Utilized Shell
Charred Floral Remain
Utilized Antler
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Ornament
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
Los Muertos
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Utilized Shell
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Effigy
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