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Worked shells of fissurella
Worked shells of fissurella
Object Number 94-57-10/R1621
Display Title Worked shells of fissurella
Descriptions
Inventory Description Organic, shell, utilized, circular, rings, flattened
Classification
  • Utilized Shell
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California
Additional Geographic Terms southern
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of one): 1.5 x 1.2 x 0.1 cm (9/16 x 1/2 x 1/16 in.)
Quantity 23
Label on object R1621
Provenance
Provenance Frederick H. Rindge (?)

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PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Worked shells of fissurella
94-57-10/R1620 Worked shells of fissurella
Ornament
California
Fissurella shell; perforation near edge
94-57-10/R1619 Fissurella shell; perforation near edge
Utilized Shell
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Shell, faunal remain, Fissurella, probably nigro-punctata
78-42-20/15207 Shell, faunal remain, Fissurella, probably nigro-punctata
Faunal Remain
Mound La Virgin
Fissurella shell
94-57-10/R1618 Fissurella shell
Faunal Remain
California
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46-73-10/56996 Worked glycymeris shells, edges smoothed, backs flattened, 2 with perforations o
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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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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Utilized Shell
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