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Fancy cut shell beads
Object Number 34-167-30/661
Display Title Fancy cut shell beads
Descriptions
Object Description Fancy cut shell beads
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads and pendants, on string
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Arawak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Taganga; Santa Marta, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.4 x 3.7 x 1 cm (2 15/16 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 34-167-30/661

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