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Paiute abalone shell pendant. Carved, but roughly triangular.
Paiute abalone shell pendant. Carved, but roughly triangular.
Object Number 985-27-10/60442
Display Title Paiute abalone shell pendant. Carved, but roughly triangular.
Descriptions
Object Description Paiute abalone shell pendant. Carved, but roughly triangular. 7x5 cm.
Inventory Description Pendant, carved abalone shell, perforated
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Paiute
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Shell, Abalone
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm (2 7/8 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 985-27-10/60442; 145
Provenance
Collector Mr. Rosenblatt (before 01/01/1907 - 08/01/1919)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (08/01/1919 - 01/01/1985)

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