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Hohokam Turtle Effigy
Hohokam Turtle Effigy

Hohokam Turtle Effigy

Namecup, bowl, effigy
DatePrehistoric
Mediumrock
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 3 13/16 x 3 1/16 in. (4.9 x 9.7 x 7.7 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May
CulturePrehistoric | Hohokam | Maricopa
Object numberA1996-1-274
ClassificationsMay Collection
DescriptionHand modified bowl/effigy, in shape of turtle, with shallow bowl on back, made of black and gray granitic rock, with incised mouth slit, wide groove on base.

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