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Shell implements
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Object Number 19-21-30/C8780
Display Title Shell implements
Descriptions
Object Description Celt, shell
Inventory Description Organic, shells, utilized shells, ovoid, 1 surface smooth, 1 surface grooved, me
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / <City> / Esperanza
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 23.9 x 7.8 x 2 cm (9 7/16 x 3 1/16 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C\8780

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Utilized Shell
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Broken shell implements
19-21-30/C8784 Broken shell implements
Utilized Shell
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Shell implements
19-21-30/C9096 Shell implements
Utilized Shell
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Shell implements
19-21-30/C9031 Shell implements
Utilized Shell
Puerto Rico
Image Not Available for Organic shell implements
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Utilized Shell
Midden; Florida State # 8VO41
Glycymeris shells with perforations in umbo, edges chipped and surfaces worn - l
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Utilized Shell
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46-73-10/57003 Glycymeris shells, 4 with perforations in umbonal region, one with evidence of r
Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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