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Object Number 42-28-30/4531
Display Title Large shell (spondylus) - red outside and white inside; 3 perforations
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, spondylus shell pendant, 3 perforations at base`
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Additional Geographic Terms Peru, South coast; Nasca
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 7.9 x 2.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 42-28-30/4531; 103 SL; 230

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