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Object Number 94-57-10/R1620
Display Title Worked shells of fissurella
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell ornaments, curved rounded flat shape, perforated center
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 6.1 x 4.1 x 1.6 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 13
Label on object R/1620
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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Worked shells of fissurella
94-57-10/R1621 Worked shells of fissurella
Utilized Shell
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Fissurella shell; perforation near edge
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Utilized Shell
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