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Object Number
28-1-20/C10463
Display Title
Perforated conch shell
Descriptions
Object Description
Conch shell, perforated
Inventory Description
Organic, utilized shell, 3 perforations, 1 with knotted twine, tip removed
Classification
- Utilized Shell
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Zapotec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Oaxaca
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 18.5 x 11.9 x 8.7 cm (7 5/16 x 4 11/16 x 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C10463
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