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Shell pick
Object Number 53-35-30/7456
Display Title Shell pick
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utensil, ridged edge
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Arawak
  • Taino
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Luguillo
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.1 x 15.3 x 3.2 cm (2 x 6 x 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-35-30/7456; 12,229

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