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Object Number 2000.1.365
Display Title Shell ornaments, tubular beads with natural spiral formation
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornaments, tubular beads with natural spiral formation
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm (3 3/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 8

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