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Object Number 985-27-10/68271
Display Title Organic shell wampum beads, tubular
Descriptions
Object Description Wampum
Inventory Description Organic, shell wampum beads, tubular
Classification
  • Wampum
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Jersey
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 0.4 x 0.4 cm (1 1/8 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 101
Label on object 8731
Provenance
Seller Charles C. Jones, Jr. (1927)
Previous owner Previously owned by William H. Claflin, Jr. (1900-1950)
Donor William H. Claflin, Jr. (1985)

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