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Object Number 2000.1.200
Display Title Shell beads, univalve
Descriptions
Object Description Shell beads
Inventory Description Organic, shell, beads, univalve
Classification
  • Bead
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Farmington, near
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 0.9 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm (3/8 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object 201

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