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Horn
Object Number 79-14-20/17661
Display Title Horn
Descriptions
Object Description Sample, horn
Inventory Description Antler, sample, black, hollowed, smoothed
Classification
  • Faunal
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Modern
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / San Luis Potosi
Materials Antler
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 3.2 x 3 cm (5 11/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 17661

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