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Object Number 51-60-50/8777.1
Display Title Trimmed ostrich shell disk for beads
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, disc shaped bead
Classification
  • Shell
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • San
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Additional Geographic Terms Gautsche Pan; Kai Kai, 10-20 mi. west of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 2.4 cm (3 1/4 x 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (Summer 1951)

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