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Shell?
Object Number 19-21-30/C8830
Display Title Shell?
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, ribbed edge, curved end
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / United States / Commonwealth of Puerto Rico / Puerto Rico / Florida
Additional Geographic Terms Esperanza
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.8 x 14 x 2 cm (1 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object C8830

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