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Carved Frog-shaped Bracelet

Cultures: Hohokam, Native American; or Anasazi, Native American
Medium: Clam Shell
Place Excavated: Red Rock, Arizona, USA
Dates: 1100-1300
Dimensions: 5/16 x 3 1/4 in. (0.8 x 8.3 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 03.325.4155
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1903, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 03.325.4155_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This is a circular shell bracelet with carving of a frog on the valve of the shell. The head of the frog is on the shell while its back feet are in the air.

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