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Haliotic shell
Object Number 94-57-10/R1605
Display Title Haliotic shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, rust-colored, iridescent interior, row of perforations
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 7.1 x 4.6 x 1.5 cm (2 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R-/ 1605
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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