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Earth, eaten by the Navajo
Earth, eaten by the Navajo
Object Number 74-8-10/7593
Display Title Earth, eaten by the Navajo
Descriptions
Inventory Description Clay sample, small chunks
Classification
  • Clay
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Materials Clay
Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 2 x 1.6 cm (11/16 x 13/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1 small box
Label on object 74-8-10/7593
Provenance
Collector B. A. Clements (? - 1874)
Donor United States Surgeon General's Office (1874)

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