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Object Number
995-29-10/73320
Display Title
Coiled miniature black turtle of horse hair
Descriptions
Object Description
Coiled miniature black turtle of horse hair with protruding legs, tail, and head. Line designs on shell are in white, as well as eyes, nose, and mouth.
Inventory Description
Figurine, miniature basketry turtle, black with buff features
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Papago
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Horsehair
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 6.4 x 3.8 cm (13/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
Distance: 2 x 4 x 6.4 cm (13/16 x 1 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73320
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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