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Shells, perforated
Object Number 01-33-10/61773
Display Title Shells, perforated
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shells, oyster and clam, perforated in the center, ivory in color and pearlescent
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Mississippi / Coahoma County / Oliver / Oliver Site; Mississippi State Site #22Co503; LMS 16-N-6
Intrasite Edwards Mound; General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Oliver; P.M. Edward's Plantation
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest shell): 11.3 x 8.9 x 2 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 61773

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Shells
01-33-10/61772 Shells
Faunal Remain
Oliver Site; Mississippi State Site #22Co503; LMS 16-N-6
Perforated shell
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Faunal Remain
Surface
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Shell heap
Oyster and clam shells
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Faunal Remain
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Utilized Shell
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Shells, perforated for pendants
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Faunal Remain
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Image Not Available for Shells and shell fragments
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
Faunal Remain
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Utilized Shell
Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
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Faunal Remain
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Faunal Remain
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