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Lupina shell rings
Object Number 08-33-10/75341
Display Title Lupina shell rings
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, flat ovate rings
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Santa Rosa Island
Intrasite Campsite 30, Grave 6 (CA-SRI-6)
Additional Geographic Terms Santa Rosa Island
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 2.5 x 0.4 cm (1 5/16 x 1 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 75341

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