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Object Number 34-167-30/666
Display Title Rectangular shell beads
Descriptions
Object Description Rectangular shell beads
Inventory Description Organic, shell beads, rectangular, strung on cotton string
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Arawak
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Colombia
Additional Geographic Terms Taganga; Santa Marta, near
Materials Shell, Cotton
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 0.7 x 0.4 cm (9/16 x 1/4 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 4

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