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Leather shaman's pouch on a string with corn pollen in it; obsidian point
Leather shaman's pouch on a string with corn pollen in it; obsidian point
Object Number 58-32-10/36104
Display Title Leather shaman's pouch on a string with corn pollen in it; obsidian point
Descriptions
Object Description Leather shaman's pouch on a string with corn pollen in it; obsidian point attached to string
Inventory Description Pouch, hide, twisted cotton cord, chipped obsidian projectile point, side notche
Classification
  • Pouch
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Hide, Cotton cord, Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 10.9 x 6.8 x 1.3 cm (4 5/16 x 2 11/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 58-32-10/36104
Provenance
Collector Henry W. Sharp (1902-1917)
Donor Gladys Sharp (1958)

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