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Object Number 53-35-30/7479
Display Title Shell gouge ?
Descriptions
Object Description 1 Shell gouge ?: Gouge, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, smoothed exterior
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Arawak
  • Igneri
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Loiza
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 7.3 x 2.2 cm (1 7/16 x 2 7/8 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-35-30/7479

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