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Shell ornament
Object Number 94-57-10/R1656
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, curved/ flat, 1 end worked to a point
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.1 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R-1656
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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