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Perforated shell of olivancillaria aerieolaris
Perforated shell of olivancillaria aerieolaris
Object Number 89-39-30/54305
Display Title Perforated shell of olivancillaria aerieolaris
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ornament, shell, perforated on one end
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Cadiveios
  • Guaicure
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil
Additional Geographic Terms Paraguay River, Shores of the; Paraguay, near frontier of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 4.4 x 2.3 x 1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 54305

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