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Cypria shell cut
Object Number 08-33-10/75343
Display Title Cypria shell cut
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, 2 halves cut lengthwise (from different shells)
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Santa Rosa Island
Additional Geographic Terms Santa Rosa Island
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.5 x 2.9 x 1.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 75343
Provenance
Provenance Max Uhle (?)

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