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Object Number 47-12-10/28008
Display Title Short pipe stem and portion of bowl, shaped like tusk, made of hard quartz-agate
Descriptions
Object Description Short pipe stem and portion of bowl, shaped like tusk. Made of hard quartz-agate material. Hole bored through from end to end by twirling a small stick with wet sand on its end.
Inventory Description Ground stone pipe fragment, quartz
Classification
  • Pipe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Colorado / La Plata County / Durango / Class 4; ruin B
Additional Geographic Terms Durango, Mesa east of
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 4.9 x 2.5 cm (11/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-12-10/28008
Provenance
Provenance Charles Marsh Sumner (1888-1893)

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