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Clam shells
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Object Number 68-17-10/2890
Display Title Clam shells
Descriptions
Object Description Wrought shells.
Inventory Description Organic, shell spoons and one perforated shell
Classification
  • Utensil
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Kentucky / Union County / <City> / Mound
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.7 cm (4 1/8 x 3 5/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 2890

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