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Object Number 12-57-20/C6857
Display Title Shell, conch, adze
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell, utilized, conch, adze
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Nicaragua
Additional Geographic Terms Bluefields, East coast
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 15.1 x 5.2 x 2.3 cm (5 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C/6857

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