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Large shell pendants with drilled holes
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Object Number 92-37-10/49008
Display Title Large shell pendants with drilled holes
Descriptions
Object Description Large shell pendants with drilled holes
Inventory Description Organic, shell, ornament, two perforations, etched interior design
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee / Meigs County / Hiwassee Island / Jolly Mound 2
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 11.5 x 2.8 cm (3 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 92-37-10/49008
Provenance
Provenance John W. Emmert (1892)

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