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Coils of human hair: a. twisted fibers, with ochre-color string wrapping at knot
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Object Number 975-5-10/52707
Display Title Coils of human hair: a. twisted fibers, with ochre-color string wrapping at knot
Descriptions
Object Description Coils of human hair: a. twisted fibers, with ochre-color string wrapping at knotted end. b. 2 ply string, twisted strands of hair. c. twisted strands, no further working
Department Archaeological
Date 100 BC-700
Culture
  • Basketmaker II
  • Basketmaker III
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona / <County> / <City> / Cave site
Additional Geographic Terms Arizona, North

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