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Shell, probably used as a spoon
Shell, probably used as a spoon
Object Number 46-77-30/6912
Display Title Shell, probably used as a spoon
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, use-wear polish
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 10.5 x 5.1 x 2.3 cm (4 1/8 x 2 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-77-30/6912

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46-77-30/6913 Shell, probably used as a spoon
Peru
/Twikwe's possessions, including (left to right) tortoise shell spoon, three pieces of bone used for pounding and grinding, a bone dish used for mixing poison for arrows, and two pieces of ostrich bone used to give a hide a last, fine scraping, with a ruler for measurement
2001.29.20868 /Twikwe's possessions, including (left to right) tortoise shell spoon, three pieces of bone used for pounding and grinding, a bone dish used for mixing poison for arrows, and two pieces of ostrich bone used to give a hide a last, fine scraping, with a ruler for measurement
/Ai Ha !O Pan
/Twikwe's possessions, including (left to right) tortoise shell spoon, three pieces of bone used for pounding and grinding, a bone dish used for mixing poison for arrows, and two pieces of ostrich bone used to give a hide a last, fine scraping, with a ruler for measurement
2001.29.27249 /Twikwe's possessions, including (left to right) tortoise shell spoon, three pieces of bone used for pounding and grinding, a bone dish used for mixing poison for arrows, and two pieces of ostrich bone used to give a hide a last, fine scraping, with a ruler for measurement
/Ai Ha !O Pan
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46-77-30/6914 Large shell probably used for drinking liquids, string drawn through +
Ornament
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