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Object Number
46-73-10/90942
Display Title
Shell carved animal effigy, perforated
Descriptions
Object Description
Shell animal effigy
Inventory Description
Organic, shell, ornament, bivalve, carved possible effigy, perforated at hinge
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8 x 3.7 x 1.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
46-73-10/90942
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