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Shell spoon
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Object Number 53-35-30/7481
Display Title Shell spoon
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, triangular, curved
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Arawak
  • Ingeri Phase
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Loiza
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 1.9 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm (3/4 x 3 5/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-35-30/7481; 12288

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