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Object Number 94-57-10/R1606
Display Title Cyprea shell
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shells
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 3.1 x 2.6 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/4 x 1 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object R/1606
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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