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Shell.
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Object Number 06-17-10/65900
Display Title Shell.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, center column of conch-type shell
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Collier County
Additional Geographic Terms Marco Island
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 12.8 x 3 x 2.7 cm (5 1/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 65900/ Marco, Key Marco/ Lee Co., Florida

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