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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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