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Shell gorget
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Object Number 15-6-10/90732
Display Title Shell gorget
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell gorget, perforated
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Nebraska / Richardson County / <City> / Nemaha Camp
Additional Geographic Terms Nemaha Creek mouth, 1 mile north of; Roy's Creek, mouth of
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.3 x 4.8 x 0.4 cm (2 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 90732

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