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Shell, worked (tool).
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Object Number 19-24-10/92347
Display Title Shell, worked (tool).
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, fossil shell axe
Classification
  • Organic
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Florida / Palm Beach County / <City> / Shell mound
Additional Geographic Terms Boca Raton, near
Materials Fossil
Dimensions Overall: 8 x 4.9 x 1.8 cm (3 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92347

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