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Object Number 19-21-30/C8784
Display Title Broken shell implements
Descriptions
Object Description Tool, portion, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, elongated oval shape
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / <City> / Esperanza
Intrasite Shell heap?
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 5.2 x 1.5 cm (4 13/16 x 2 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object c8764; 2/268

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