Marine shell - perforations (cf. ear ornament on 30/4459) – Objects

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Object Number 42-28-30/4704

Display Title Marine shell - perforations (cf. ear ornament on 30/4459)

Descriptions

Inventory Description Organic, shell, carved to expose inner spindle

Classification

Utilized Shell

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

South America / Peru

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 25.5 x 7.1 x 6.4 cm (10 1/16 x 2 13/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 42-28-30/4704; 229

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