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Object Number 51-31-10/33186
Display Title Carved board - copy of a paho in 3 pieces
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Paho
Inventory Description Organic, wood, worked, flat, rectangular, three pieces, cut-out patterns
Classification
  • Worked Wood
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Hopi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Southwest
Materials Wood
Dimensions Overall: 50 x 8.5 x 0.9 cm (19 11/16 x 3 3/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 51-31-10/33186
Provenance
Collector Henry W. Sharp (1902-1917)
Donor Gladys Sharp (June 21, 1951)

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