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Object Number 94-57-10/R1657
Display Title Shell ornament
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, utilized shell, flat, rectangular and curved, 2 scored
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 1 x 0.3 cm (2 9/16 x 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object R/ 1657
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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