Shell, worked conch, perforated

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Object Number 12-57-20/C6860

Display Title Shell, worked conch, perforated

Descriptions

Object Description Shell, worked conch, perforated

Inventory Description Shell, utilized, worked conch, perforated

Classification

Utilized Shell

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Nicaragua

Additional Geographic Terms Bluefields, East coast

Materials Shell

Dimensions Overall: 8.5 x 8.9 x 8.8 cm (3 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 7/16 in.)

Quantity 5

Label on object C6860

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