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Object Number
11-39-20/C5751
Display Title
Conch shells
Descriptions
Object Description
Sample, shell (conch)
Inventory Description
Conch shell, large, fragments missing.
Classification
- Faunal Remain
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Guerrero
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Placeres del Oro
Additional Geographic Terms
Valley of the Rio del Oro
Materials
Shell
Dimensions
Overall: 18.8 x 10.7 x 10.8 cm (7 3/8 x 4 3/16 x 4 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
C5751
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