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Large hollow tooth with hole bored for hanging as amulet
Large hollow tooth with hole bored for hanging as amulet
Object Number 47-12-10/27982
Display Title Large hollow tooth with hole bored for hanging as amulet
Descriptions
Object Description Large hollow tooth with hole bored for hanging as amulet
Inventory Description Organic, bone ornament, pendant, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Anasazi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Colorado / Montezuma County / <City> / Class 2; ruin G; Alkali Spring
Additional Geographic Terms Montezuma Valley
Materials Animal bone, Animal tooth
Dimensions Overall: 4 x 1.4 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 9/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-12-10/27982; 30?
Provenance
Provenance Charles Marsh Sumner (1888-1893)

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