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Small conch shell
Image Not Available for Small conch shell
Object Number 92-37-10/49208
Display Title Small conch shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Tennessee
Quantity 1
Provenance
Provenance John W. Emmert (1892)

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