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Object Number 16-33-30/86864
Display Title Shell trumpet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, utilized conch shell
Classification
  • Woodwind
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United Kingdom / Bermuda
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 14.7 x 24.5 x 18.5 cm (5 13/16 x 9 5/8 x 7 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 86864

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