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Ashes and shells
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Object Number 84-73-10/37290
Display Title Ashes and shells
Descriptions
Object Description Sample of ash bed.
Inventory Description Ashes and shells
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Maine / Knox County / <City> / Shell heap
Additional Geographic Terms Cushing; St. George River, west side; Burton's Point
Quantity 100+

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Gautscha
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Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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Nyae Nyae Conservancy
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Image Not Available for Ashes from vase
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Labna
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Gautscha
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