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Image Not Available for Worked shell tool.
Worked shell tool.
Image Not Available for Worked shell tool.
Object Number 19-24-10/92346.1
Display Title Worked shell tool.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, fossil adze
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: 13.5 x 6 x 2.7 cm (5 5/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92346

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