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Object Number 92-40-10/89866
Display Title Shell perforators, 1 end sharpened
Descriptions
Object Description Shell perforators, 1 end sharpened
Inventory Description Organic, shell perforators, 1 end sharpened
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.6 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (3 3/8 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 89866

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