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Small shell disk, polished
Small shell disk, polished
Object Number 53-35-30/7478
Display Title Small shell disk, polished
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, flat, half disk
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Ingeri Phase
  • Arawak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Loiza
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 3.4 x 0.4 cm (15/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-35-30/7478; 9091/3

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