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Incised bone beads
Object Number 2004.24.27047
Display Title Incised bone beads
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Bead
  • Bone
  • Ornament
Department Photographic
Date 1976
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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