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Shell discs.
Image Not Available for Shell discs.
Object Number 04-57-10/64619
Display Title Shell discs.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell discs
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Collier County
Additional Geographic Terms Marco Island, or vicinity of; Ten Thousand Islands, second northernmost key of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.2 x 7.6 x 1 cm (3 1/4 x 3 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 64619

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